HB 3186
Changes the name of the State Board of Towing to the Oregon State Board of Towing.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of State Board of Towing)
Committee
Ways and Means
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Bill overview
This bill changes the name of Oregon’s State Board of Towing to the Oregon State Board of Towing. It also formally establishes the board as an independent agency. The bill updates several sections of existing law to reflect this change and clarifies the board’s structure, funding, and authority.
Key provisions
- Renames the State Board of Towing to the Oregon State Board of Towing.
- Designates the Oregon State Board of Towing as an independent agency.
- Specifies the composition of the board, including members representing various sectors like towing businesses, insurance, and consumer advocacy.
- Establishes a separate State Board of Towing Account within the State Treasury.
- Authorizes the board to hire subject matter experts on a case-by-case basis, with a maximum contract value of $25,000.
- Grants the board the authority to bring legal action to enforce towing regulations.
- Allows the board to impose fees on towing business certificate holders to cover expenses.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to provide support to the board.
Who is affected
- Towing businesses
- Insurance industry
- Law enforcement agencies
- Consumers
- The State Board of Towing
Notable changes
- Formalizes the State Board of Towing as an independent agency.
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