Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3841: Relating to a streetcar system in the City of Salem; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3841 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a streetcar system in the City of Salem; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Tom Andersen (Democratic), Deb Patterson (Democratic). 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.
Requires Cherriots to collaborate with the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Quality, local community members, economists and business leaders to study the feasibility of establishing a rail streetcar system in the City of Salem. Directs Cherriots to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation not later than January 1, 2027. Sunsets January 2, 2027. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to Cherriots for the study. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Andersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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.
- Referred to Transportation with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.