HB 4009
Phases in a mandatory per-mile road usage charge for registered owners and lessees of electric and hybrid passenger vehicles and delivery vehicles engaged in e-commerce.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2026 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of House Interim Committee on Transportation)
Committee
Transportation
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Support
20%
Oppose
80%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes a new system for funding highway maintenance in Oregon. It would introduce a per-mile road usage charge for electric and hybrid vehicles, including delivery vans used for e-commerce. Owners and lessees of these vehicles would pay this charge, with an option to pay a flat annual fee instead. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) would be responsible for setting the per-mile rate and reporting on its effectiveness. Additionally, the bill would temporarily pause certain electric vehicle rebates and limit the availability of charge-ahead rebates.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
House Interim Committee on Transportation
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters argue that the shift towards electric vehicles presents an opportunity for Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to reassess and upgrade its infrastructure, citing increased weight as a potential challenge. They suggest that ODOT could utilize this as a catalyst for investing in more durable and sustainable driving infrastructure, rather than viewing it as a solely negative factor. Additionally, proponents emphasize the benefits of electric vehicles, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality, which they believe outweigh any potential drawbacks. By adopting a proactive approach to addressing these challenges, supporters aim to create a more environmentally friendly and resilient transportation system.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 4009 express concern that the proposed legislation would have unintended consequences, including discouraging the adoption of more environmentally friendly vehicle options. They also argue that a mandatory per-mile road usage charge for electric and hybrid car owners and lessees could lead to annual rate increases and reduction of rebates, which would negatively impact consumers. Furthermore, some testifiers suggest that HB 4009 is an unfair tax on drivers who are already making environmentally conscious choices by opting for alternative vehicles, and propose alternative solutions to fill the ODOT funding void instead. Overall, opponents believe that HB 4009 would have a disproportionate impact on consumer behavior and the environment, and request withdrawal or rejection of the legislation.
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