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SB 94 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to vehicle weight limits; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
] [ Increases allowable weight limits for vehicles carrying fluid milk products. ] Directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a study and prepare a report on increasing the vehicle weight limits for commercial motor vehicles transporting fluid milk products. Directs the department to use the information in the report to establish a heavy vehicle pilot program that allows vehicles to haul fluid milk products with a loaded weight of not more than 129,000 pounds on routes approved by the department. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Issues: ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases vehicle weight limits for fluid milk transport, modifying regulations to support commercial logistics within transportation infrastructure.90% confidence
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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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill shifts from directly allowing heavier trucks to carry milk to requiring the Department of Transportation to first study the impacts and create a pilot program. The original version immediately permitted trucks to carry up to 129,000 pounds of fluid milk, while the new version delays implementation until after a comprehensive study and pilot program are established.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from an immediate weight limit increase to a conditional pilot program that requires a study and strategic planning before implementation.
ELIGIBILITY

Removed the immediate exemption allowing trucks carrying fluid milk to exceed weight limits up to 129,000 pounds.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on increasing vehicle weight limits for milk transport, including infrastructure and economic impact assessments.

TIMELINE

Added deadlines for submitting the study report by September 15, 2028, and pilot program results by September 15, 2030.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions for issuing permits under a pilot program with conditions, and authority to suspend or revoke permits for violations.

SCOPE

Changed the bill from directly amending weight limit laws to establishing a process for future rulemaking through a pilot program.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
May 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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