The bills I’m tracking this legislative session
12 bills worth watching.
Legislation
Special coverage of the 2007 Legislative Session
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E-bike rebate bill could pass as part of larger package, chief sponsor says
If the $5 million bill remains in committee, it would eventually die in Ways and Means.
Oregon Senator will withdraw bill that sought to ban e-bikes from bike lanes
Add another ill-conceived, “conversation starter” bill to the scrap heap.
Oregon Senator says ‘Class 3’ in e-bike bill proposal was a misnomer
It would save a lot of time and trouble if lawmakers would be a bit more careful with bill language.
New e-bike rebate bill would give vouchers only to Oregonians on government assistance
5,000 bikes could be funded through the program.
Oregon bill seeks to ban Class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, bike lanes, and paths
Regulating by bicycle type instead of speed or behavior could have unintended consequences.
Advocates push for e-bike task force bill as clock ticks on session
Big questions and big potential deserve a big task force.
E-bike bill likely to pass with big changes following compromise
A fight avoided means no one comes away empty.
National bike industry org urges changes to Oregon e-bike bill
They’re rushing to make changes and find support before the bill is voted on.
Major e-bike bill opposed by The Street Trust
The bill would ban throttles for young riders and create a new traffic offense for unsafe riding.
Why an obscure highway cost study is suddenly in the spotlight
Trucking advocates have used the study to file a lawsuit against ODOT that seeks tax refunds.
E-bike laws, net zero emissions declaration, and more: BikePortland’s 2024 Oregon legislative session guide
There are more transportation-related bills than I expected for a short session.