HB 3299
Authorizes the formation of a bridge district in the capital city region, consisting of Benton, Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a special bridge district in the capital city region, encompassing Benton, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties. The district would be authorized to levy property taxes to finance the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of bridges over the Willamette River. It would also establish a five-member district board with representation from each of the four counties and at-large, and outlines procedures for electing board members and managing the district’s finances.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the creation of a bridge district in Benton, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties.
- Allows the district to levy property taxes for bridge-related expenses.
- Establishes a five-member district board with specific election procedures.
- Defines ‘capital city region’ for the purposes of the district.
- Provides for the organization of a district board consisting of five members.
- Specifies sunset date for the act (January 2, 2030).
- Outlines the effective date of the act (91 days after adjournment sine die).
- Amends various Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) related to district formation and governance.
Who is affected
- Residents of Benton, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties
- Property owners within the bridge district
- The Port of Portland
- County governments in the region
Notable changes
- Creates a new type of district – a ‘bridge district’ – with specific powers and responsibilities.
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