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SB1202 • 2025

Creates the Oregon Rail and Transit Department.

Creates the Oregon Rail and Transit Department.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Gorsek,, Pham, Representative Gamba,, Mannix
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-08 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-03-31 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  4. 2025-03-31 Senate

    Referred to Transportation, then Ways and Means.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act creates a new agency to govern rail and transit in Oregon. The new agency name is the Oregon Rail and Transit Department. Transfers duties of governing rail from ODOT to the ORTD. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.9).
Creates the Oregon Rail and Transit Department. Creates the State Rail and Transit Board. Transfers the duties and functions of the Department of Transportation relating to rail and public transit to the Oregon Rail and Transit Department.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to transportation; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee