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To: Judith Ingram Moore, DMVFrom: Erica Timm, DEQDate: 1/21/2022Subject: Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program Information and Statistics The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate program is designed to provide additional incentivesfor the purchase and lease of electric vehicles by Oregonians through a suite of rebates.The rebates fall into two main categories: Standard Rebates. These are rebates for the purchase or lease…

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Law change affects CAT filing in 2022 Corporate Activity Tax Update Law change affects CAT filing in 2022 With the passage of Senate Bill 164 in the 2021 session, the Oregon Legislature removed the requirement for calendar year filing of returns for the Corporate Activity Tax. For 2021 and forward, returns for taxpayers that use a federal tax year…

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New year brings new transportation laws

Free IDs for people experiencing houselessness, locally set speed limits, extended EV rebates, and more Dec. 30, 2021 For more information, contact Kevin Glenn SALEM – On Jan. 1, a series of new laws will take effect that will increase the equity in Oregon’s transportation system, improve safety, increase local control and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Oregon Department of…

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Help shape Oregon’s transportation future! Attend the Infrastructure and Jobs Act webinar on Dec.7

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 12/01/2021 08:17 AM PST Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Attend our webinar and learn about Oregon’s share of the federal infrastructure bill and how you can helpThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) includes a lot of money for transportation—more than half a trillion dollars. What does it mean for Oregon?Find out by attending…

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Workers’ Compensation Division

Industry Notice The Workers’ Compensation Division has published information about House Bill 3188 (2021), which amends coverage requirements under Oregon workers’ compensation law in several important ways: https://wcd.oregon.gov/IndustryNotices/11-29-21-HB3188.pdf If you have questions, contact the Workers’ Compensation Division, Employer Compliance Unit, at 888-877-5670 (toll-free) or wcd.employerinfo@dcbs.oregon.gov. Workers’ Compensation Division 350 Winter St NE Salem, OR 97309-0405800-452-0288 (info line) 503-947-7585 (general questions) workcomp.questions@dcbs.oregon.gov

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Car repair shops must file bond with DMV before seeking ‘mechanic’s lien’ starting in 2022

Nov. 28, 2021 Disputes over payment for car repairs can sometimes cost vehicle owners and auto mechanics money, time and in some situations the car itself. The 2021 Oregon Legislature passed a law to create some financial breathing space for these disputes under House Bill 2311. The new law will take effect Jan. 1, 2022. Car owners don’t need…

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