7/3/07-A bill has died that was intended to help generate $200 million annually for roads by increasing certain fees for cars and trucks.
Sponsored by Rep. Dave Hunt, D-Gladstone, HB3018 would have increased the registration fee for an 80,000 pound truck from $490 annually to $660. Car registration fees would have risen from $27 per year to $39.
The bill also would have mandated that 25 percent of the revenue from the higher fees be used for projects “of statewide significance.”

5/10/07-A bill in the House Rules Committee would increase certain fees for cars and trucks.
Sponsored by Rep. Dave Hunt, D-Gladstone, HB3018 would increase the registration fee for an 80,000 pound truck from $490 annually to $660. Car registration fees would rise from $27 per year to $39.
The bill also would mandate that 25 percent of the revenue from the higher fees be used for projects “of statewide significance.”
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.

4/18/07-A bill in the House Ways and Means Committee would increase car and truck registration fees.
Sponsored by Rep. Dave Hunt, D-Gladstone, HB3018 would increase fees for an 80,000 pound truck from $490 annually to $660. Car fees would rise from $27 per year to $39.
The bill also would mandate that 25 percent of the revenue from the higher fees be used for projects “of statewide significance.”
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.