OregonLocal governments approve new vehicle dismantling sites
Vehicle dismantling businesses need local permission before the state issues a certificate for a move or expansion, and the law defines which organizations qualify under public transportation provider rules.
What it does
A business seeking to move, expand, or open another vehicle dismantling site needs local approval before the state transportation department can issue a supplemental certificate.
The law says which counties, transit districts, tribes, and related organizations count as qualified entities under public transportation provider rules.
Argument forLocal review could help communities guide where dismantling businesses operate, with attention to nearby homes, public places, and community safety.
Argument againstLocal approval and notice to nearby owners could add steps before a dismantling business can move, expand, or open another site.
More detail
A city or county must approve a supplemental dismantler certificate before the state transportation department issues it. This applies when a business seeks to expand its site, move, or open another location under its dismantler certificate. The local government must approve the business as suitable and find that the location meets state requirements and local rules. Before approving, it must notify property owners who are or will be next to the business. The law takes effect June 5, 2026.
The law defines which organizations count as qualified entities under public transportation provider rules. This definition applies to the rules in ORS 184.752 to 184.766. The definition includes certain counties, transit and transportation districts, federally recognized tribes, and organizations providing service on their behalf. The law takes effect June 5, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Apr 6Effective date, June 5, 2026.Latest
- Apr 6Chapter 84, 2026 Laws.
- Mar 31Governor Tina Kotek signed.Became Law
- Mar 6Speaker signed.Major
- Mar 6President signed.Major
- Mar 5Third reading. Carried by McLain. Passed.Passed House
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by McLain. Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 4Second reading.Minor
- Mar 3Recommendation: Do pass.Minor
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 3Referred to Ways and Means.Minor
- Mar 3First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Minor
- Mar 3Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.Passed Senate
- Mar 2Second reading.Minor
- Feb 27Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)Minor
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Legislature
- Feb 27Work Session held.
- Feb 26Returned to Full Committee.
- Feb 26Work Session held.
- Feb 23Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.Minor
- Feb 19Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.Minor
- Feb 19Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Minor
- Feb 17Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 2Referred to Transportation.Minor
- Feb 2Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Introduced
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