Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 636: Relating to payment for use of the roads by electric motor vehicles.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 636 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to payment for use of the roads by electric motor vehicles. Primary sponsor: Daniel Bonham. 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 the Department of Transportation to study the creation of a road usage charge to ensure that electric and hybrid motor vehicles pay their equitable share for the wear they cause to the highways in Oregon. Directs the department to submit a report of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bonham | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.