Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2945: Relating to zero-emission school buses; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2945 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to zero-emission school buses; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Rep Neron, Mark Gamba (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the state policy on the purchase of new zero-emission school buses. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to adopt rules to require the purchase of new zero-emission school buses in certain areas. Requires the purchase of new zero-emission school buses if the price is equal to a comparable school bus that is not zero-emission. Directs the department to provide technical and financial assistance to school bus fleet owners. Establishes the Zero-Emission School Bus Assistance Fund. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep Neron | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mark Gamba | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Dick Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jeff Golden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Transportation with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.