The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is created. The purpose of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services is to improve the efficient and effective use of state resources by providing: Government infrastructure services that can best be provided centrally, including but not limited to purchasing, risk management, facilities management, su…

184.310 [1965 c.299 §1; renumbered 390.010]

184.315 Director of Oregon Department of Administrative Services; confirmation; compensation; bond

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall be under the supervision and control of a director, who shall be responsible for the functions of the department. The Governor may, however, assume the office of director of the department whenever and for whatever time the Governor deems advisable, but shall receive no increased compensation for doing s…

184.325 Duties of director; administrative divisions; appointive power; exception

The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, with the approval of the Governor, shall organize and reorganize the department in the manner the director considers necessary to conduct the work of the department properly. The functions of the department may be divided into administrative divisions or staff offices. Each division or office…

184.335 Deputy director; subordinate officers

With the approval of the Governor, the director may appoint a deputy director who shall serve at the pleasure of the director, not be subject to the State Personnel Relations Law, and have full authority to act for the director, subject to the control of the director. The appointment of the deputy director shall be by written order, filed with the Secretary …

184.340 Rules

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, with the approval of the Governor, may: Adopt reasonable rules and regulations that are necessary or proper for the administration of the laws that the department is charged with administering; and Adopt by rule uniform policies or procedures applicable to multiple state agencies, boards or commissions.

184.345 Oregon Department of Administrative Services to provide services to certain agencies on reimbursable basis

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may provide on a reimbursable basis administrative and other services, as agreed upon, to a state agency as defined in ORS 291.002.

184.351 Corrections population forecasts

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall issue state corrections population forecasts including, but not limited to, expected populations of prisons and jails and community corrections caseloads, to be used by: The Department of Corrections in preparing budget requests; The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission in considering amendments to sente…

184.354 [2001 c.716 §4; repealed by 2016 c.117 §75]

184.355 [1969 c.597 §5; repealed by 1983 c.740 §45]

184.360 Internal audits in state government; policy; reports; rules

As used in this section: “Executive department” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.112. “State government” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.111. It is the policy of this state that internal audit activities within state government be coordinated to promote effectiveness. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall adopt rules…

184.365 Authority of Oregon Department of Administrative Services to require fingerprints

As used in this section, “qualified entity” means an entity of the executive department, as defined in ORS 174.112, that contracts with, or that is a party to an interagency agreement with, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for the purpose of receiving human resource services from the department. For the purpose of requesting a state or natio…

184.370 Training program

As used in this section: “Executive department” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.112. “Small entity” means an agency or department that has a staff of fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall develop and administer, or shall enter into a contract with a private entity to develop and adm…

184.400 Definitions for ORS 184.400 to 184.408; rules

As used in ORS 184.400 to 184.408: “Incremental baseball tax revenues” means: The Oregon personal income tax revenues that are generated from the Oregon personal income tax liabilities shown on the income tax returns filed by the members of a professional athletic team engaged in Major League Baseball, including revenues that are generated from the tax lia…

184.402 Findings

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the construction of a major league stadium and the location of a Major League Baseball franchise in Portland will bring jobs and economic development to Oregon and will benefit Oregon workers and businesses.

184.404 Grant agreements; obligations of state

The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, with the approval of the State Treasurer, may enter into one or more agreements on behalf of the State of Oregon to grant the incremental baseball tax revenues for a period of not more than 30 years. The grant agreements must: Provide that the granted amounts may be used only to pay for the c…

184.405 [1989 c.1067 §1; 1993 c.319 §8; renumbered 181.750 in 1993]

184.406 Prerequisites of grant agreement

The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may not execute a grant agreement authorized by ORS 184.404 until the director has determined that: The City of Portland has made a written request to the director to execute and deliver the grant agreement; A Major League Baseball franchise has agreed to locate and be based in Portland and h…

184.407 [1989 c.1067 §2; 1993 c.319 §9; renumbered 181.755 in 1993]

184.408 Major League Stadium Grant Fund

The Major League Stadium Grant Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Amounts in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for the purpose of making the grants required by the grant agreements entered into under ORS 184.404 and paying the costs and expenses of t…

184.409 [1989 c.1067 §3; 1993 c.319 §10; renumbered 181.760 in 1993]

184.410 [Formerly 182.410; 1965 c.416 §1; 1969 c.593 §33; repealed by 1969 c.653 §1]

184.411 [1989 c.1067 §4; 1993 c.319 §11; renumbered 181.765 in 1993]

184.413 [1989 c.981 §1; 1995 c.744 §19; renumbered 181.495 in 1995]

184.415 [1989 c.981 §2; 1995 c.744 §20; renumbered 181.496 in 1995]

184.417 [1989 c.981 §3; 1995 c.744 §21; renumbered 181.497 in 1995]

184.420 [Formerly 182.420; repealed by 1969 c.653 §1]

(Sustainability)

184.421 “Sustainability” defined

For purposes of this section and ORS 184.423, “sustainability” means using, developing and protecting resources in a manner that enables people to meet current needs and provides that future generations can also meet future needs, from the joint perspective of environmental, economic and community objectives.

184.423 Findings and goals regarding sustainability

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares the following goals for the State of Oregon regarding sustainability: In conducting internal operations, state agencies shall, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, seek to achieve the following objectives: State purchases should be made so as to serve the broad, long term financia…

184.425 Definitions for ORS 184.425 to 184.435

For purposes of ORS 184.425 to 184.435: “Board” means the Sustainability Board established pursuant to ORS 184.427. “Sustainability” has the meaning given that term in ORS 184.421.

184.427 Sustainability Board; members; terms; qualifications; confirmation

There is created within the Oregon Department of Administrative Services a Sustainability Board consisting of the Governor or the Governor’s representative and 10 additional members appointed by the Governor. In appointing members, the Governor shall seek to appoint persons from all geographic regions of the state and from all communities who have a demonstr…

184.429 Powers and duties of board

In addition to any other duties or powers provided by law, the Sustainability Board: Shall identify, evaluate, make recommendations and propose legislation, regulatory changes or policy modifications to agencies, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly, private entities or other bodies for the purpose of encouraging activities that best sustain, protect and …

184.430 [Formerly 182.430; 1965 c.416 §2; repealed by 1969 c.653 §1]

184.431 Chairperson and vice chairperson; quorum; meetings

The Governor, or a member of the Sustainability Board designated by the Governor, shall serve as the chairperson of the board. The board shall select one of its members as vice chairperson. The board shall determine the terms, duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices. A majority of the members of the board constitutes…

184.433 Rules

In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Sustainability Board may adopt rules necessary for governing its operations and procedures.

184.435 Sustainability Board Fund

The Sustainability Board Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Sustainability Board under ORS 184.429 shall be deposited into the Sustainability Board Fund. Such moneys are continuously appropriated to the Sustainability Board for the purposes of administering ORS 184.425 to 184.43…

184.440 [Formerly 182.440; repealed by 1969 c.653 §1]

184.450 [Formerly 182.450; repealed by 1969 c.653 §1]

(Housing Analysis)

184.451 Oregon Housing Needs Analysis

There is established within the Oregon Department of Administrative Services the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis. The purposes of the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis are to further the: Production of housing to meet the need of Oregonians at all levels of affordability; and Production of housing in a way that creates more housing choice by affirmatively furthe…

184.453 Statewide housing analysis; allocation of housing needs; publication of maximum sales prices, income affordability requirements

On an annual basis the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall conduct a statewide housing analysis. The analysis must be conducted statewide and segmented into regions as determined by the department. The analysis shall estimate factors including, but not limited to: Projected needed housing units over the next 20 years; Current housing underpr…

184.455 Allocation of housing production targets

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall allocate housing production targets to each city with a population of 10,000 or greater and to each unincorporated urbanized area within the Metro urban growth boundary. Housing production targets shall describe the proportion of the allocated housing need that the department determines should be produce…

184.460 [1957 c.664 §1; 1959 c.465 §1; renumbered 542.710]

184.470 [1957 c.664 §2; 1959 c.465 §2; renumbered 542.720]

184.473 [2001 c.936 §1; 2003 c.449 §26; 2015 c.807 §§16,16a; renumbered 276A.230 in 2017]

184.475 [2001 c.936 §2; 2011 c.637 §65; 2015 c.807 §17; renumbered 276A.233 in 2017]

184.477 [2001 c.936 §3; 2011 c.637 §66; 2014 c.102 §2; 2015 c.807 §18; renumbered 276A.236 in 2017]

184.480 [2009 c.838 §1; 2011 c.368 §1; renumbered 276A.250 in 2017]

184.483 [2009 c.838 §2; 2011 c.368 §2; 2011 c.705 §20; 2013 c.357 §1; 2013 c.645 §3; 2015 c.807 §§19,19a; 2017 c.667 §1; renumbered 276A.253 in 2017]

184.484 [2011 c.199 §1; 2012 c.45 §24; 2013 c.645 §2; 2015 c.456 §2; 2015 c.807 §20; 2015 c.827 §4; 2016 c.112 §8; renumbered 276A.256 in 2017]

184.486 [2009 c.838 §3; 2011 c.272 §19; 2013 c.722 §27; 2015 c.807 §21; renumbered 276A.259 in 2017]

184.488 [2009 c.838 §4; renumbered 276A.262 in 2017]

(CASA Volunteer Programs)

184.489 Definitions

As used in ORS 184.489 to 184.498 and 419B.112: “CASA Volunteer Program” means a program that is approved or sanctioned by a juvenile court and has entered into a contract with the statewide coordinating entity contracted with by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 184.492 to recruit, train and supervise diverse and culturally respons…

184.492 Duties; rules

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall: Contract with a nongovernmental entity to serve as the statewide coordinating entity for the provision of court appointed special advocate services throughout this state. The nongovernmental entity must follow nationally recognized CASA standards and have a board or other membership structure that incl…

184.495 Report

Each CASA Volunteer Program may report biannually to committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the provision of court appointed special advocate services. The report may include information regarding the program’s efforts to improve culturally specific and equitable services, partnerships with community-based organizations, volunteer recruitment effo…

184.498 Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund

The Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund is established within the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund shall consist of: Amounts appropriated or otherwise transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly; Amounts rece…

184.510 [1963 c.580 §1; repealed by 1987 c.414 §172]

184.520 [1963 c.580 §2; 1971 c.57 §10; 1971 c.505 §8; 1971 c.753 §3; 1975 c.429 §1; 1981 c.320 §1; 1985 c.762 §1; repealed by 1987 c.414 §172]

(Grants for Community Violence Prevention)

184.521 Grants related to community violence prevention; reports; rules

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall distribute moneys to a nonprofit organization to provide grants to organizations for community violence prevention and intervention measures that address intermediate risk factors and support protective factors to decrease social pressure to engage in community violence, including, but not limited to, se…

184.530 [1963 c.580 §3; 1969 c.695 §3; 1985 c.565 §21; repealed by 1987 c.414 §172]

184.540 [1963 c.580 §5; 1965 c.597 §5; repealed by 1987 c.414 §172]

184.545 [1971 c.753 §7; repealed by 1987 c.414 §172]

184.550 [1963 c.580 §6; repealed by 1987 c.414 §172]

184.560 [1963 c.580 §4; repealed by 1987 c.414 §172]

184.565 [1985 c.383 §7; repealed by 1987 c.414 §173]

184.570 [1963 c.580 §7; 1965 c.597 §6; repealed by 1987 c.414 §173]

184.575 [1971 c.753 §1; renumbered 670.275]

184.577 [1985 c.383 §9; repealed by 1987 c.414 §172]

184.580 [1971 c.753 §6; 1973 c.387 §26; repealed by 1975 c.429 §2]

184.590 [1971 c.753 §4; repealed 1981 c.320 §5]

184.595 [1971 c.753 §5; 1973 c.832 §1; repealed 1981 c.320 §5]

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Generally)

184.610 Definitions for ORS 184.610 to 184.665

As used in ORS 184.610 to 184.665, unless the context requires otherwise: “Commission” means the Oregon Transportation Commission. “Department” means the Department of Transportation. “Director” means the Director of Transportation. “STIP” means the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which is a list of transportation projects that: Are to be …

184.611 Freight mobility projects; priority

As used in this section, “freight mobility project” means a project that supports the safe, reliable and efficient movement of goods between and among local, national and international markets. The Legislative Assembly finds that investment in freight mobility projects will yield a return on the state’s investment in terms of improved economic opportunity a…

184.612 Oregon Transportation Commission; confirmation; qualifications; term; compensation and expenses

There is established the Oregon Transportation Commission consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to Article III, section 4, of the Oregon Constitution. A member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor shall appoint members of the commission in compliance with all of the following: M…

184.613 [1973 c.249 §§4,9; 1979 c.293 §1; repealed by 2017 c.750 §140]

184.614 Authority to enter into agreements

The Oregon Transportation Commission may: Enter into any written agreement or any configuration of written agreements relating to any duty, function or service of the commission or the Department of Transportation, relating to transportation projects or transportation research with any private entity or unit of government or any configuration of private ent…

184.615 Department of Transportation; duties

The Department of Transportation is established. The department shall perform the following duties: Carry out policies adopted by the Oregon Transportation Commission and all duties and responsibilities vested in it by law including, but not necessarily limited to, duties and responsibilities concerning drivers and motor vehicles, highways, motor carriers,…

184.616 [1979 c.186 §§2,3; 2003 c.14 §87; repealed by 2017 c.750 §140]

184.617 Functions of commission

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall: Establish the policies for the operation of the Department of Transportation in a manner consistent with the policies and purposes of ORS 184.610 to 184.665. Develop and maintain state transportation policies, including but not limited to policies related to the management, construction and maintenance of highway…

184.618 [1973 c.249 §12; 1983 c.362 §1; 1983 c.553 §1; 1993 c.741 §7; 1999 c.969 §3; repealed by 2017 c.750 §140]

184.619 Rulemaking authority; orders

In accordance with the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Oregon Transportation Commission: Shall adopt any rules and orders as the commission considers necessary and proper in performing the functions vested by law in the commission. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, has the power to adopt any rules, establish any policy or exercise …

184.620 Director of Transportation; confirmation; subordinates

The Department of Transportation shall be under the supervision of a Director of Transportation. The Oregon Transportation Commission shall appoint the director, after consultation with the Governor. The director serves at the pleasure of the commission. The appointment of the director shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in…

184.621 Commission; selection of projects for Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall work with stakeholders to review and update the criteria used to select projects within the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. When revising the project selection criteria the commission shall consider whether the project: Improves the state highway system or major access routes to the state highway syst…

184.622 Authority of Department of Transportation to require fingerprints

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the Department of Transportation may require the fingerprints of a person who is applying for a license, or renewal of a license, under ORS 319.040 or 319.621 or a person who: Is employed or applying for employment by the department; or Provides services or seeks…

184.623 Director of Transportation; confirmation

The executive appointment of the Director of Transportation by the Oregon Transportation Commission under ORS 184.620 is subject to confirmation by the Senate. Confirmation requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Senate. If an appointment made under ORS 184.620 is not confirmed by the Senate, the commission shall make another appoi…

184.625 Compensation and expenses of director and subordinates

The Director of Transportation and any deputy directors shall receive such salary as may be provided by law or as fixed by the Governor. In addition to salaries, the director and deputy directors, subject to the limitations otherwise provided by law, shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of official duties.

184.626 Bond of director

The Director of Transportation shall furnish a fidelity bond executed by a company duly licensed to transact the business of surety within this state, in such penal sum, not less than $200,000, as the Oregon Transportation Commission shall determine. The bond shall be conditioned for the faithful discharge by the director of the duties of office, for the fai…

184.627 Real property inventory

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall compile and keep current an inventory of real property, in excess of the operating needs of, and owned by the Department of Transportation. The inventory must include the following, for each parcel of real property: A description of the real property and its current use. An evaluation of future plans for the real…

184.628 Chief engineer; appointment; qualifications; staff engineers

The Director of Transportation, with the approval of the Oregon Transportation Commission, shall appoint a chief engineer. The chief engineer shall be a registered civil engineer and shall be qualified by technical training as well as by practical experience. The chief engineer may designate persons within the Department of Transportation who have full auth…

184.630 Research program

Except as otherwise provided by law, the Department of Transportation shall provide a research program for divisions within the department, using the staffs of such divisions for development of solutions to such needs as might arise. The Director of Transportation may provide administrative facilities and services for the divisions within the department.

184.631 [2003 c.819 §18; 2013 c.768 §106; 2015 c.767 §54; repealed by 2021 c.630 §129]

184.632 Legislative finding on ports; policy

The Legislative Assembly finds that: The ports in Oregon provide effective local assistance to state transportation development efforts. The ports in this state develop and market facilities and services to support important existing industries in this state, such as aviation, maritime commerce, international trade, tourism, recreation and transportation. …

184.633 Duties of director; delegation; bonds for employees; participation in land use matters

Subject to policy direction by the Oregon Transportation Commission, the Director of Transportation shall: Be the administrative head of the Department of Transportation; Have power, within applicable budgetary limitations, and in accordance with ORS chapter 240, to hire, assign, reassign and coordinate personnel of the department and prescribe their dutie…

184.634 Disposition of real property by department; rules

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 270.100, 270.110, 270.130, 270.140, 270.150 and 273.426, the Oregon Transportation Commission may establish by rule procedures and criteria for: The advertisement for sale of real property by the Department of Transportation; The disposition of real property by the department after an auction at which no satisfactory b…

184.635 Reports to Governor; delegation of powers; rules

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall develop and report to the Governor on legislative, budgetary and administrative programs to accomplish comprehensive, long-range, coordinated planning and policy formulation in the matters of public interest related to transportation. To accomplish this end, the commission may hold public hearings, consult with and …

184.636 Revolving funds; disbursements; payment of claims and expenses of other state agencies

Upon approval of the State Treasurer and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the Department of Transportation may establish revolving funds in the State Treasury. These funds may be used as depository accounts. Disbursements may be made by check signed by such person as delegated by the Director of Transportation. Disbursements shall be made o…

184.637 Departmental fiscal officer; reports

The Director of Transportation shall designate a fiscal officer for the Department of Transportation who shall: Provide for sound financial management systems, including all accounting, budgetary and financial control functions for the department. Prepare financial reports as required by statute or as required by the director. Act in an advisory capacity …

184.638 Functions provided by fiscal officer

The fiscal officer for the Department of Transportation may provide or contract for the provision of the following functions for the department: Operation of an adequate accounting system in order that all revenues and expenditures may be properly recorded and maintained. Partial payment on contracts based upon estimates of completion. Preparation of vouc…

184.639 Internal auditor

The Oregon Transportation Commission, in consultation with the Director of Transportation, shall designate an internal auditor for the Department of Transportation. The internal auditor shall be an employee of the department and shall report to the director. The director may remove the internal auditor only after a majority vote of the commission approves th…

184.640 Transportation Administration Account; budget and payment for administrative expenses of department

There is established, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Transportation Administration Account. Notwithstanding any other law, such amounts as may be necessary to pay the administrative expenses of the Department of Transportation shall be continuously credited to the Transportation Administration Account from the biennial appropriations to, o…

184.642 Department of Transportation Operating Fund; sources; uses

The Department of Transportation Operating Fund is established in the State Treasury separate and distinct from the General Fund and separate and distinct from the State Highway Fund. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3)(e) of this section, moneys in the Department of Transportation Operating Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of …

184.643 Transfer of certain fuel tax moneys to operating fund

Once each year the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, after consultation with the Oregon Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation, shall estimate the amount of taxes paid for which persons are entitled to refunds under ORS 319.280 (1)(a) and (e), 319.320 (1)(a) and 319.831 (1)(b). After deducting the amount of any refunds act…

184.644 Levy and sale of property for payment of liquidated and delinquent debt owed to department; fees; warrants

For purposes of this section, a liquidated and delinquent debt is a debt that meets one of the following conditions: Judgment has been entered on the debt; or Liability for and the amount of the debt have been established through an administrative proceeding. If a person fails to pay in full any liquidated and delinquent debt due the Department of Transpo…

184.645 Department of Transportation Working Capital Account; data processing and photocopy equipment and services

There is hereby established an account, separate and distinct from the General Fund, to be known as the Department of Transportation Working Capital Account, which account is appropriated continuously for, and shall be used for, the purpose of acquiring data processing, word processing and photocopy equipment and services. Interest earned by the account shal…

184.647 Transfer of funds to working capital account; retransfer; use of remainder

In order to facilitate financing the costs advanced under ORS 184.645 (2), the Department of Transportation may at any time during the biennium transfer to the Department of Transportation Working Capital Account such amounts as it considers necessary from funds available to the department for a biennial period. Funds transferred shall be retransferred from …

184.648 Revolving fund

The Central Services Division of the Department of Transportation may establish a revolving fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund, not to exceed the aggregate amount of $5,000. Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund. Note: 184.648 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapt…

184.649 Report on audits

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall report on audits of the Department of Transportation to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee established by ORS 171.580 and to the Joint Committee on Transportation established by ORS 171.858 at least once each biennium. Note: 184.649 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a …

184.650 [1981 c.700 §1; repealed by 1983 c.324 §59]

184.651 Cost accounting system; requirements

The Department of Transportation shall develop, operate and maintain a full cost accounting system that accurately and separately accounts for all direct, indirect and administrative costs incurred by each of the following units of the department: Central services. Driver and motor vehicle services. Highways. Motor carriers. Rail. Transit. Transportat…

184.652 Sharing facilities and offices with local governments

As part of the preparation of the capital construction estimate submitted to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services pursuant to ORS 291.224, the Department of Transportation shall prepare, in addition to any amounts budgeted for the Department of Transportation, a budget request for other funds that may be used to facilitate the sharing of offices …

184.653 Least-cost planning

As used in this section, “least-cost planning” means a process of comparing direct and indirect costs of demand and supply options to meet transportation goals, policies or both, where the intent of the process is to identify the most cost-effective mix of options. The Department of Transportation shall, in consultation with local governments and metropolit…

184.654 Short title

ORS 184.656 shall be known and may be cited as the “Transportation Spending Accountability Act.”

184.655 [1981 c.700 §3; repealed by 1983 c.324 §59]

184.656 Governor’s budget for department

The Governor shall submit to the Legislative Assembly a proposed biennial budget for the Department of Transportation that specifies how existing revenues from all sources will be spent. The budget shall include proposed expenditures for each program or item specifically listed in the budget bills for the department enacted during the preceding odd-numbered …

184.657 Describing and reporting condition of transportation infrastructure

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall develop a set of uniform standards, in coordination with counties and cities, for the consistent description and reporting of the condition of the transportation infrastructure owned by the state, counties and cities. The infrastructure described must include pavement and bridges. By February 1 of each odd-numbered…

184.658 [1999 c.939 §5; 2005 c.612 §4; repealed by 2015 c.138 §3]

184.659 Written analysis of costs and benefits of proposed transportation projects

As used in this section, “transportation project” means a project: That is a highway modernization transportation project or capacity building transportation project proposed for construction in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program; and That is estimated to cost at least $15 million. As a part of the project scoping phase, the Department of Tr…

184.660 [1999 c.939 §6; repealed by 2005 c.612 §10]

184.661 Website

The Oregon Transportation Commission, through the Department of Transportation, shall develop a website. The website must include: A list of all transportation projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and for each project the website must include: A description of the project and the project benefits; The estimated cost and estimated …

184.662 [1999 c.939 §7; repealed by 2005 c.612 §10]

184.664 [1999 c.939 §8; 2005 c.612 §5; repealed by 2015 c.138 §4]

184.665 Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall appoint a Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee composed of members of the commission, employees of the Department of Transportation and transportation stakeholders. The committee shall be of such size and representation as the commission determines appropriate. The committee shall: Advise the commission on wa…

184.666 [1999 c.939 §9; 2011 c.545 §31; repealed by 2015 c.138 §5]

184.667 Autonomous vehicles; lead agency

The Department of Transportation is the lead agency responsible for coordination of autonomous vehicle programs and policies. (Cooperation and Assistance on Transportation Projects)

184.668 Cooperation by other agencies issuing permits for transportation projects; technical assistance on land use decisions

Each state agency that issues a permit or other governmental authorization necessary for the construction or siting of a transportation project undertaken by the Department of Transportation shall: Upon request from the department, provide a list of applicable standards and criteria for the permit or other governmental authorization; Upon request from the …

184.670 Purpose of ORS 184.670 to 184.733

It is the purpose of ORS 184.675, 184.685 to 184.733 and this section: To provide a means of state financial assistance and coordination to meet the state’s most pressing mobility needs and to make transportation an effective and responsive force in achieving goals for social, economic and environmental development, and conservation of critical resources. …

184.675 Definitions for ORS 184.670 to 184.733

As used in ORS 184.670 to 184.733, unless the context requires otherwise: “Director” means Director of Transportation. “Department” means the Department of Transportation. “Indian tribe” means a federally recognized Indian tribe in Oregon that has members residing on a reservation or tribal trust lands in Oregon. “Operating agreement” means an agreement …

184.680 [1969 c.599 §§51,53; subsection (3) enacted by 1969 c.599 §53a; 1973 c.249 §24; repealed by 1993 c.741 §147]

184.685 Purpose of department

The Department of Transportation may conduct statewide coordinating, financing, planning, research and development of public transportation systems in this state to insure the most orderly, efficient and economical development of such systems.

184.689 Powers and duties of department

In order to carry out the purposes set forth in ORS 184.685, the Department of Transportation may: Sue and be sued; Acquire by purchase, lease, devise, gift or voluntary grant real and personal property or any interest therein, including access rights, and take, hold, possess and dispose of any such property or interest; Conduct or carry out, subject to a…

184.690 [1969 c.599 §§54,55; repealed by 1973 c.249 §91]

184.691 Public Transit Account; use of moneys

The Public Transit Account is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury. Except as otherwise provided by law, all moneys received by the Department of Transportation for public transit purposes, from whatever source, shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the account. All moneys in the account are appropriated continuously to the d…

184.695 [1969 c.599 §56; repealed by 1973 c.249 §91]

184.700 [1971 c.559 §2; 1973 c.249 §26; repealed by 1977 c.230 §8 (184.689 enacted in lieu of 184.700)]

184.705 Operating agreements

The Department of Transportation, in a manner determined by the Oregon Transportation Commission, may enter into operating agreements with any person. The agreements may include, but are not limited to, provisions with respect to: Services to be rendered; Routes to be served; Schedules to be provided; Compensation to be paid; Equipment to be used; Poin…

184.710 When operating agreements prohibited

The Department of Transportation shall not enter into operating agreements with any person for service in competition with service being provided by a mass transit district or transportation district formed under ORS chapter 267 without the consent of such district.

184.715 [1977 c.230 §14; repealed by 1993 c.741 §147]

184.720 Criteria and standards for evaluation of projects

For the purpose of aiding the development of public transportation systems, the Department of Transportation shall establish criteria and standards for the evaluation of transportation projects considered for assistance under ORS 184.670, 184.675 and 184.685 to 184.733.

184.725 Rules

The Department of Transportation shall adopt such rules as are necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 184.670, 184.675 and 184.685 to 184.733.

184.727 [1981 c.224 §3; repealed by 1989 c.867 §1]

(Public Transportation Development Program)

184.730 Authority for public transportation development program

In addition to the provisions of ORS 184.689, the Department of Transportation is authorized to institute a public transportation development program which may be financed by state, federal, local or other funds and may be operated in conjunction and cooperation with the federal government, metropolitan planning organizations, public and private employers, a…

184.733 Department of Transportation Public Transportation Development Fund; use of fund; sources

There is hereby established an account in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, to be known as the Department of Transportation Public Transportation Development Fund, which account is appropriated continuously for, and shall be used for, the purposes of ORS 184.730, developing and improving public transportation systems, acquiring…

184.740 Safe Routes to Schools Fund

The Safe Routes to Schools Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Safe Routes to Schools Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation to implement a safe routes to schools program as described in ORS 184.741 and to fund projects descri…

184.741 Safe routes to schools program; rules

The Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Transportation Safety Committee, shall establish a safe routes to schools program to assist communities in identifying and reducing barriers and hazards to children walking or bicycling to and from school. The department may provide the following kinds of assistance: Grants; Technical services and…

184.742 Matching grant program; rules

The Oregon Transportation Commission may provide matching grants under this section for safety improvement projects near schools. To qualify for a matching grant an applicant shall: Demonstrate that a project fits within the applicable plan developed pursuant to ORS 195.115; Provide a cash match of at least 40 percent of the project’s costs; and Provide …

184.745 Website information on purchase of state park day-use passes

The Department of Transportation and the State Parks and Recreation Department shall work together to add a link from the Department of Transportation website to a State Parks and Recreation Department webpage that provides information about how to purchase day-use parking passes.

184.746 Duties of State Parks and Recreation Department

As used in this section, “state agency” means any officer, board, commission, department, division or institution in the executive branch of state government. The State Parks and Recreation Department shall coordinate with the Department of Transportation to make informational brochures, applications and other materials about how to purchase day-use parking…

184.748 Transportation design practices

The Department of Transportation shall implement transportation design practices that follow the concept of practical design. Practical design standards should incorporate maximum flexibility in application of standards that reduce the cost of project delivery while preserving and enhancing safety and mobility.

184.750 [1971 c.319 §1; 1977 c.267 §1; 1977 c.661 §3; 1981 c.784 §19; 1985 c.740 §11; 1987 c.320 §144; 1989 c.116 §1; 1991 c.122 §6; 1991 c.402 §4; renumbered 409.010 in 1991]

(Public Transportation Service Providers)

184.751 Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund

The Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Transportation to finance investments and improvements or to main…

184.752 Definitions

As used in ORS 184.752 to 184.766: “Public transportation service provider” includes a qualified entity and a city, county, special district, intergovernmental entity or any other political subdivision or municipal or public corporation that provides public transportation services and is not otherwise described in subsection (2) of this section. “Qualified…

184.755 [1971 c.319 §2; 1977 c.267 §2; renumbered 409.100 in 1991]

184.757 [1985 c.740 §2; 1987 c.60 §1; 1989 c.224 §12; 1989 c.834 §10; renumbered 409.410 in 1991]

184.758 Distribution of moneys from Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund; rules

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall distribute the moneys in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund established under ORS 184.751 to the Department of Transportation to pay for: Program administration; and Projects of statewide significance that support the transit network and manage the operation of public transportation services. The money…

184.759 [1985 c.740 §3; 1987 c.60 §2; renumbered 409.420 in 1991]

184.760 [1971 c.319 §3; 1977 c.267 §8; renumbered 409.130 in 1991]

184.761 Review process; advisory committees; rules

The governing body of each qualified entity shall appoint an advisory committee to advise and assist the governing body in prioritizing plans or projects to be funded from the moneys received from a percentage distribution under ORS 184.758 to public transportation service providers that provide services within the jurisdiction of the qualified entity. Befo…

184.765 [Formerly 176.630; 1977 c.267 §10; renumbered 409.150 in 1991]

184.766 Qualified entities; reports; rules

Every qualified entity that receives a percentage distribution under ORS 184.758 shall submit the following to the Department of Transportation: No later than 60 days after the end of the fiscal year, a report on any actions taken by a public transportation service provider located within the area of a qualified entity to mitigate the impact of the tax impo…

184.767 [1977 c.267 §9; 1979 c.468 §28; renumbered 409.140 in 1991]

184.770 [1971 c.319 §5; 1977 c.267 §12; renumbered 409.110 in 1991]

184.773 [1977 c.267 §7; renumbered 409.120 in 1991]

184.775 [1971 c.319 §6; 1977 c.267 §13; renumbered 409.160 in 1991]

184.780 [1971 c.319 §9; subsection (2) enacted as 1977 c.267 §22; 1987 c.660 §16a; renumbered 409.040 in 1991]

184.785 [1975 c.458 §§7,16; 1989 c.633 §5; renumbered 409.020 in 1991]

184.787 [1977 c.267 §4; renumbered 409.050 in 1991]

184.790 [1975 c.768 §§1,2; 1977 c.661 §4; renumbered 184.865]

184.795 [1977 c.267 §14; renumbered 409.060 in 1991]

184.800 [1977 c.267 §15; renumbered 409.070 in 1991]

184.801 [1989 c.370 §1; renumbered 409.750 in 1991]

184.802 [1985 c.211 §1; 1989 c.224 §13; 1989 c.370 §2; 1991 c.739 §21; renumbered 458.505 in 1991]

184.803 [1987 c.522 §2; 1989 c.966 §4; 1991 c.739 §22; renumbered 458.510 in 1991]

184.804 [1987 c.522 §3; 1989 c.224 §14; 1991 c.739 §23; renumbered 458.515 in 1991]

184.805 [1971 c.401 §1; 1973 c.641 §1; 1989 c.834 §11; 1991 c.122 §7; renumbered 409.210 in 1991]

184.807 [1983 c.588 §1; renumbered 409.220 in 1991]

184.810 [1971 c.774 §15; 1989 c.51 §1; renumbered 409.250 in 1991]

184.815 [1971 c.774 §14; 1989 c.50 §1; renumbered 409.260 in 1991]

184.820 [1989 c.50 §2; renumbered 409.240 in 1991]

184.830 [1971 c.650 §1; 1975 c.730 §1; 1977 c.267 §16; renumbered 409.310 in 1991]

184.835 [1971 c.650 §3; 1975 c.730 §2; 1985 c.565 §22; renumbered 409.330 in 1991]

184.840 [1971 c.650 §4; 1975 c.730 §3; renumbered 409.320 in 1991]

(Road User Fee Task Force and Program)

184.841 Legislative findings

The Legislative Assembly finds that: An efficient transportation system is critical for Oregon’s economy and quality of life. The revenues currently available for highways and local roads are inadequate to preserve and maintain existing infrastructure and to provide funds for improvements that would reduce congestion and improve service. The gas tax will …

184.843 Road User Fee Task Force; members; duties; terms; reports

There is created the Road User Fee Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to develop a design for revenue collection for Oregon’s roads and highways that will replace the current system for revenue collection. The task force shall consider all potential revenue sources. The task force shall consist of 12 members, as follows: Two members shall be mem…

184.846 Pilot programs; fees; rules

The Department of Transportation may develop one or more pilot programs to test alternatives to the current system of taxing highway use through motor vehicle fuel taxes. Pilot programs may include, but need not be limited to, programs testing technology and methods for: Identifying vehicles; Collecting and reporting the number of miles traveled by a parti…

184.850 Variable pilot program fees

The Department of Transportation may vary any fee established under ORS 184.846 to facilitate the maximum use of road capacity.

184.853 Moneys for task force and programs

The department may use moneys in the State Highway Fund for financing activities required to support the task force created by ORS 184.843 and the pilot programs established under ORS 184.846. The department may solicit and accept grants and assistance from the United States Government and its agencies and from any other source, public or private. The depa…

184.860 [1977 c.661 §1; repealed 1981 c.784 §38]

184.865 [Formerly 184.790; 1981 c.163 §1; 1981 c.784 §20; renumbered 410.090]

(Workforce Development)

184.866 Highway construction workforce development

Of the federal funds received each biennium by the Department of Transportation pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 140(b), the department shall expend one-half of one percent up to an amount of $2.1 million to increase diversity in the highway construction workforce and prepare individuals interested in entering the highway construction workforce by conducting the activi…

184.870 [1977 c.779 §3; renumbered 443.205]

184.875 [1977 c.779 §1; renumbered 443.215]

(Greenhouse Gas Reduction)

184.879 Greenhouse gas reduction program; definitions; grants; request for funding; rules

As used in this section and ORS 184.882 and 184.884: “Bidder” has the meaning given that term in ORS 279A.010. “Covered materials” means: Concrete, including ready mix concrete, shotcrete, precast concrete and concrete masonry units; Asphalt paving mixtures; Steel, including rebar, reinforcing steel and structural steel, hot-rolled sections, hollow sect…

184.880 [1977 c.779 §2; 1979 c.235 §1; renumbered 443.225]

184.882 Technical advisory committee

The Department of Transportation shall establish a technical advisory committee to assist the department with issues related to implementing the program described in ORS 184.879. Members of the technical advisory committee must include, but need not be limited to, representatives from the Department of Transportation and the Department of Environmental Qual…

184.883 [Subsection (1) of 1987 Edition enacted as 1987 c.781 §1; subsection (2) of 1987 Edition enacted as 1987 c.780 §2; renumbered 409.710 in 1991]

184.884 Reports

The Department of Transportation, after establishing the program described in ORS 184.879, shall report annually not later than December 31 of each calendar year to the Oregon Transportation Commission and an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation concerning the progress of the program and related matters. The department shal…

184.885 [1977 c.846 §1; 1981 c.357 §2; renumbered 108.610]

184.886 [2009 c.865 §19; renumbered 184.748 in 2023]

(Statewide Transportation Strategy on Greenhouse Gas Emissions)

184.888 “Metropolitan planning organization” defined

As used in ORS 184.617, 184.893, 184.895, 184.897 and 184.899, “metropolitan planning organization” has the meaning given that term in ORS 197.629.

184.889 [2010 c.85 §2; repealed by 2017 c.750 §140]

184.890 [1977 c.846 §2; 1981 c.357 §3; renumbered 108.620]

184.891 Agency authority to regulate air contaminants

ORS 184.617 does not limit the authority of an agency, as defined in ORS 183.310, to regulate air contaminants.

184.893 Alternative land use and transportation scenario guidelines

The Department of Transportation and the Department of Land Conservation and Development, after consultation with and in cooperation with metropolitan planning organizations, other state agencies, local governments and stakeholders, shall establish guidelines for developing and evaluating alternative land use and transportation scenarios that may reduce gree…

184.895 Development of toolkit used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The Department of Transportation and the Department of Land Conservation and Development, after consultation with and in cooperation with metropolitan planning organizations, local governments and other stakeholders, shall establish a toolkit to assist local governments in developing and executing actions and programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from …

184.897 Education on reducing greenhouse gas emissions

The Department of Transportation and the Department of Land Conservation and Development, after consultation with and in cooperation with other state agencies, shall: Educate the public about the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less; and Educate the public about the costs an…

184.899 Regional transportation plans

As used in this section, “regional transportation plan” means a long-range transportation plan prepared and adopted by a metropolitan planning organization for a metropolitan area as provided for in federal law. Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the local governments within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning organization, after co…

184.900 [1975 c.768 §3; 1977 c.661 §2; 1981 c.784 §17; renumbered 410.320]

(Floatable Natural Waterways)

184.901 Bridge projects that cross floatable natural waterways; notification to other agencies

As used in this section: “Project” means a bridge project proposed for funding under a draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program that consists of: Construction of a new bridge that crosses a floatable natural waterway; or Improvements to an existing bridge that crosses a floatable natural waterway. “Project” does not mean maintenance of an exist…

184.905 [1975 c.768 §4; 1977 c.891 §7; renumbered 410.330]

(Small Business Development Program)

184.906 Small business development program; advisory committee; report; rules

As used in this section, “qualified small business” means a business that meets the verification criteria set forth in subsection (3) of this section. The Department of Transportation shall establish a small business development program that aids qualified small businesses to compete for public improvement contracts that the department procures. In the prog…

184.910 [1975 c.768 §5; renumbered 410.340]

(Broadband Installation)

184.911 Definitions for 184.911 to 184.925

As used in ORS 184.911 to 184.925: “Broadband” means wide bandwidth communications transmissions over coaxial cable, optical fiber, radio or twisted pair with an ability to simultaneously transport multiple signals and traffic types at a minimum transmission speed established by the State Chief Information Officer by rule, but in no event less than 25 megab…

184.915 [1975 c.768 §§6,7; repealed by 1977 c.661 §5]

184.916 Registry of telecommunication providers; identification of projects

The Oregon Broadband Office within the Oregon Business Development Department shall develop a registry of telecommunications providers in this state. The office shall update the registry no less than once per year and shall make the most recently updated registry available to the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation shall identify …

184.920 Process for selecting projects; rules

For each project for which the Department of Transportation provided notice under ORS 184.916, the department shall engage with each telecommunications provider that submitted a statement of interest under ORS 184.916 (4) to determine whether accommodation of installation of underground utility infrastructure is appropriate. The department may develop, by p…

184.925 Rules

The Department of Transportation and the Oregon Broadband Office may adopt rules as necessary to implement and administer ORS 184.911 to 184.925. [2021 c.524 §4] (Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee) Note: Sections 1, 2, 3 and 7, chapter 323, Oregon Laws 2023, provide: Sec. 1. (1) The Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee is established within…

184.940 [1977 c.81 §5; renumbered 185.570]

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