Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3542: Relating to motorcycles.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3542 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to motorcycles. Primary sponsor: Mark Owens (Republican), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows a motorcycle operator to travel between lanes of traffic under certain conditions. Increases the penalty for committing the offense of motorcycle or moped unlawful passing in a lane with a vehicle. Punishes a violation by a maximum $2,000 fine.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Travis Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Kim Thatcher | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.