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DMV proposes technical changes: kiosks, dealer bond increases and uniform insurance proof; dealers seek amendments
Summary
The DMV presented Senate Bill 840, an omnibus bill with technical and service changes including expanded kiosk capabilities, greater leeway for military families, limited photo‑sharing with other state DMVs, and proposed increases to dealer surety bond levels and consistency in SR‑22 requirements; dealer groups asked for further stakeholder work.
Senate Bill 840 would make a range of technical changes to Oregon vehicle and driver laws to improve service delivery and align state practice with federal rules, DMV Administrator Amy Joyce told the Joint Committee on Transportation on Monday.
Why it matters: The bill proposes operational changes intended to speed transactions, improve identity resolution, align commercial driver credentialing with federal standards and strengthen consumer protections in vehicle sales. Dealers and DMV staff said some provisions require additional stakeholder work before the bill is finalized.
Amy Joyce,…
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