HB 2671 — Permits the testing of highly automated vehicles on highways of this state under certain circumstances.
Congress · introduced 2024-12-31
Digest: The Act permits the testing of automated vehicles on highways of this state. Directs ODOT to adopt rules to carry out the Act. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4). Permits the testing of highly automated vehicles on highways of this state under certain circumstances. Prescribes the testing permit application requirements. Directs automated vehicle manufacturers to obtain additional umbrella liability insurance policies prior to testing. Directs the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the testing of highly automated vehicles on the highways of this state. Permits the department to grant automated vehicle manufacturers that are testing highly automated vehicles exemptions to state equipment requirements. Imposes a civil penalty for testing a highly automated vehicle without a testing permit. Requires automated vehicle manufacturers to provide to the department reports on collisions and necessary disengagements that involve highly automated vehicles. Creates the offense of testing a highly automated vehicle without a testing permit or sticker. Punishes by a maximum fine of $500. Defines "testing operator" to include both an onboard operator and a remote operator of a highly automated vehicle. Requires a testing operator to monitor the operation of a test vehicle at all times and to be prepared to take control of the test vehicle if necessary. Identifies the testing operator as the operator or driver of a highly automated vehicle for purposes of certain provisions. Exempts persons testing highly automated vehicles without an onboard operator on highways of this state from certain provisions of the Oregon Vehicle Code if the manufacturer has a valid testing permit. Directs the department to submit a report on the performance of highly automated vehicle technologies to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation not later than November 15, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Latest action: — In House Committee
Sponsors
- Ruiz, Ricki (D, OR-50) — sponsor
- Campos, Wlnsvey (D, OR-18) — sponsor
- Bowman, Ben (D, OR-25) — cosponsor
- Nguyen, Daniel (D, OR-38) — cosponsor
- Nosse, Rob (D, OR-42) — cosponsor
- Gorsek, Chris (D, OR-25) — cosponsor
- Gamba, Mark (D, OR-41) — cosponsor
- Nguyen, Hoa (D, OR-48) — cosponsor
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Inbound (8)
| date | from | type | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | Bowman, Ben | cosponsor_of_bill | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2024-12-31 | Gamba, Mark | cosponsor_of_bill | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2024-12-31 | Nguyen, Daniel | cosponsor_of_bill | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2024-12-31 | Nguyen, Hoa | cosponsor_of_bill | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2024-12-31 | Nosse, Rob | cosponsor_of_bill | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
| 2024-12-31 | Ruiz, Ricki | sponsor_of_bill | — | sponsor | sponsorship |
| 2024-12-31 | Campos, Wlnsvey | sponsor_of_bill | — | sponsor | sponsorship |
| 2024-12-31 | Gorsek, Chris | cosponsor_of_bill | — | cosponsor | sponsorship |
Who matters
Members ranked by combined influence on this bill: role (sponsor 5 / cosponsor 1), capped speech count from the Congressional Record, and recorded-vote engagement.
| # | Member | Role | Speeches | Voted | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Campos, Wlnsvey (D, state_upper OR-18) | sponsor | 0 | — | 5 |
| 2 | Ruiz, Ricki (D, state_lower OR-50) | sponsor | 0 | — | 5 |
| 3 | Bowman, Ben (D, state_lower OR-25) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 4 | Gamba, Mark (D, state_lower OR-41) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 5 | Gorsek, Chris (D, state_upper OR-25) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 6 | Nguyen, Daniel (D, state_lower OR-38) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 7 | Nguyen, Hoa (D, state_lower OR-48) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 8 | Nosse, Rob (D, state_lower OR-42) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
Predicted vote
Aggregated from: actual roll-call votes (when present) → sponsor → cosponsor → party median (predicts YES when ≥25% of the caucus sponsored/cosponsored). Each row labels its confidence tier so you can see why a position was predicted.
0 predicted yes (0%) · 543 predicted no (100%) · 0 unknown (0%)
By party: · R: 0 yes / 277 no · D: 0 yes / 263 no · I: 0 yes / 3 no
Activity
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- 2024-12-31 · sponsored by Ruiz, Ricki (sponsor) · sponsorship
- 2024-12-31 · sponsored by Campos, Wlnsvey (sponsor) · sponsorship
- 2024-12-31 · cosponsored by Gamba, Mark (cosponsor) · sponsorship
- 2024-12-31 · cosponsored by Nguyen, Hoa (cosponsor) · sponsorship
- 2024-12-31 · cosponsored by Bowman, Ben (cosponsor) · sponsorship
- 2024-12-31 · cosponsored by Nosse, Rob (cosponsor) · sponsorship
- 2024-12-31 · cosponsored by Gorsek, Chris (cosponsor) · sponsorship
- 2024-12-31 · cosponsored by Nguyen, Daniel (cosponsor) · sponsorship