HB 2017: Overview

Investments in Transportation

Seven years ago, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 2017, a transformative investment in Oregon’s transportation system. House Bill 2017 began with leadership from then-Governor Brown, legislative leaders, civic leaders, and community members representing diverse interests from across the state of Oregon. Read more in a new report on the implementation of HB 2017 and the things that have been accomplished.

Needs Still Remain

While most investments envisioned in the original legislation have been delivered, great need remains. Inflation has eroded available funding and structural challenges inherent in Oregon’s current transportation funding system threaten immediate maintenance and operations and Oregon’s long-term future.

The work continues to identify the best way to put Oregon’s transportation system on a solid foundation. With sufficient, stable, and resilient funding, Oregon can do great things.

Sources of Revenue

The legislation used traditional forms of revenue, and established brand new revenue mechanisms, recognizing the state’s need to diversify its revenue streams in order to truly take steps toward modernizing our multimodal system.

DMV registration and title fees, with supplemental fees for highly efficient vehicles.
New statewide payroll tax.
New light vehicle dealer privilege and use taxes.
Fuels tax increased in four steps.
Increase in weight-mile tax on heavy trucks.
Tax on new adult bicycles.

Implementation and Reporting

The revenue increases outlined in the law have only gone into effect when we have met accountability requirements. Our success in meeting those requirements is documented in the Conditional Fuels Tax Increase Report. We've also tracked the condition of our roads and bridges, as well as the status, cost and schedule for each named project.

HB 2017 requires semiannual revenue and expenditure reports. Here is the latest report. See the ODOT Government Relations page for a list of previous reports.

Dec. 22 HB 2017 Revenue and Expenditures

2023 State Transportation Infrastructure Report