HB 2643 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to combinations of vehicles.

HB 2643 modifies Oregon's vehicle size laws to allow a motor vehicle towing a standard trailer to also tow a farm trailer (an "implement of husbandry") under specific conditions. This exemption applies to agricultural operations on non-interstate highways, removing size restrictions for farm equipment moved incidentally during farming activities. The bill clarifies that such combinations are exempt from standard length and width limits in Oregon Revised Statutes 818.080 and 818.090, directly affecting farmers transporting equipment for field work. This change streamlines operations for agricultural businesses without requiring additional permits for routine farming movements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Paul Evans
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