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HB3683 • 2025

Provides that a commission formed by local governments to replace a bridge crossing the Columbia River is a public body for purposes of the Oregon Tort Claims Act.

Provides that a commission formed by local governments to replace a bridge crossing the Columbia River is a public body for purposes of the Oregon Tort Claims Act.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Helfrich,, Senator Bonham
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to Judiciary.

  3. 2025-02-25 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that a commission to make a new bridge over the Columbia River is a public body for the OTCA. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4).
Provides that a commission formed by local governments to replace a bridge crossing the Columbia River is a public body for purposes of the Oregon Tort Claims Act.
Relating to: Relating to interstate bridges.
Current location: In House Committee