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SB 1544OREGONSession 2026R1State BillSigned into law
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Oregon updates vehicle dismantler certification rules and public transit provider definitions

Original title: Makes changes to laws regulating dismantlers.

Last action · April 6, 2026: Effective date, June 5, 2026.

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What This Bill Does

Oregon Senate Bill 1544 eliminates local government approval requirements for renewing motor vehicle s and supplemental certificates, while updating the definition of qualified entities for public transportation funding. The measure takes effect on June 5, 2026.

Why it matters

Vehicle dismantlers will no longer need local government suitability approval upon certificate renewal, reducing administrative steps for business continuation. Local authorities retain regulatory oversight over initial locations, business expansions, and adjacent property notifications.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

motor vehicle dismantling businesses

Dismantlers no longer need to obtain local government suitability approval when renewing their standard or supplemental certificates.

Directly affected

cities and counties

Local governments no longer process certificate renewal suitability approvals but retain authority over initial locations, premises expansion rules, and adjacent property notifications.

Directly affected

Department of Transportation

The department is relieved of verifying local government renewal approvals for dismantler and supplemental certificates.

Directly affected

public transportation service providers

The statutory definitions governing qualified entities and public transportation service providers are updated.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do vehicle dismantlers still need local approval to renew their certificates?
No. The Act removes the requirement for applicants to obtain local government approval of their suitability upon renewal of a or supplemental certificate.
When does Senate Bill 1544 take effect?
The Act takes effect on June 5, 2026, which is the 91st day after the adjournment sine die of the 2026 regular session.
What role do local governments retain regarding dismantlers?
Local governments still regulate initial business locations, premises expansion, and must notify adjacent property owners before approving supplemental certificates for moving or expanding businesses.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

22 actions
  1. Apr 6, 2026Senate
    Effective date, June 5, 2026.
  2. Apr 6, 2026Senate
    Chapter 84, 2026 Laws.
  3. Mar 31, 2026Senate
    Governor signed.
  4. Mar 6, 2026House
    Speaker signed.
  5. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    President signed.
  6. Mar 5, 2026House
    Third reading. Carried by McLain. Passed.
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  1. Mar 4, 2026House
    Second reading.
  2. Mar 3, 2026House
    Recommendation: Do pass.
  3. Mar 3, 2026House
    Referred to Ways and Means.
  4. Mar 3, 2026House
    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
  5. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.
  6. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Second reading.
  7. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
  8. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Work Session held.
  9. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Returned to Full Committee.
  10. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Work Session held.
  11. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.
  12. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
  13. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
  14. Feb 16, 2026Senate
    Public Hearing and Work Session held.
  15. Feb 2, 2026Senate
    Referred to Transportation.
  16. Feb 2, 2026Senate
    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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Connected Entities

Tina Kotek, Obadiah Rutledge, Rob Wagner and 4 more
PersonTina Kotek“Governor of Oregon”Map →
PersonObadiah Rutledge“Secretary of the Senate”Map →
PersonRob Wagner“President of the Senate”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“Issues and renews dismantler certificates and supplemental certificates”Map →
PersonJulie Fahey“Speaker of the House”Map →
OrganizationSenate Interim Committee on Transportation“Requested the introduction of Senate Bill 1544”Map →
PersonTobias Read“Secretary of State”Map →

Sources

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olis.oregonlegislature.gov

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