Committee sends intergovernmental removal-of-personal-property measure to rules after late concerns

Senate Bill 1024, a measure authorizing the Oregon Department of Transportation to enter intergovernmental agreements with city or county governments to remove personal property left on ODOT-owned property, was referred to the rules committee after members recorded a motion to do so.

Committee staff said the bill had no amendments, minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact. During the work session staff indicated some opponents surfaced late and staff answered many of their questions outside the initial hearing; opponents asked for further consideration, so the presiding officers directed the committee to move the bill to rules for additional review.

Representative Evans registered opposition on record, citing concerns about giving local governments an additional tool. The motion to send the bill to rules carried on a committee roll call.

Discussion vs. decision: Sending the measure to rules is a procedural action to allow further review; it does not amend the bill.

Next steps: The rules committee will consider the pending concerns and any requested clarifications before the bill proceeds.