It’s nearly 11 PM on Friday, and I am in the Senate gallery, and we are minutes from Sine Die adjournment. 

The big transportation bill suffocated of its own weight in the House of Representatives. There is no dealer certification fee increase. No increase in the privilege tax. No new vehicle sales tax.  I am gone next week for both business and personal travel. When I return, I’ll begin work on my post-session analysis.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, June 25,…

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Commerce and Compliance

Roseburg Motor Carrier Open House, July 15 We are excited to invite you to our next in-person open house in Roseburg! Join us on Tuesday, July 15, from noon to 5pm. This open house will be in the ODOT Region 3 Headquarters at 3500 NW Stewart Parkway. This is an open event. No registration is required. You have the opportunity to meet…

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DMV Dealer Services Weekly Report 

This report shows the status of transaction processing by Oregon DMV Dealer Services. Oregon DMV Dealer Services distributes this Weekly Processing Report each week. We hope you find this information helpful.  Please review the attached Thank you,  DMV Oregon Dealer Services 503-945-5479 DMVDealerServices@odot.oregon.gov

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DMV Oregon Dealer Services

DMV Dealer Services Weekly Report & DMV Closure 6/19/25  This report shows the status of transaction processing by Oregon DMV Dealer Services. Oregon DMV Dealer Services distributes this Weekly Processing Report each week. We hope you find this information helpful.  Please review the attached  DMV will be closed 6/19/25 in observance of Juneteenth.   Thank you,  DMV Oregon Dealer Services…

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30 Years of Rocking the Auction: DAA Northwest’s Rock & Roll Sale Welcomes Back a Legend 

Chart-topper Sammy Hagar returns to headline the 30th Annual Rock & Roll Sale at DAA Northwest  Spokane, Washington — McConkey Auction Group’s flagship location, DAA Northwest, is turning up the volume this July as it celebrates a major milestone: the 30th Annual Rock & Roll Sale. The two-day wholesale auto auction and private concert event returns July 16th and…

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House Bill 2025 was just released for the first time on Monday

It increases the Dealer Certification fee from $1,100 to $2,044. (Section 70) It doubles the current Dealer Privilege Tax from 0.05 percent to 1.0 percent. (Section 59-60) It creates two new separate vehicle sales taxes: two percent for new, one percent for used. (Section 81) The whole Transportation Reinvestment Act increases taxes and fees by more than a billion…

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🚨 URGENT: Your Business is Under Attack — OVDA Needs You Now!

A well-funded consumer group, Oregon Consumer Justice (OCJ), is pushing a radical agenda that threatens YOUR business and OUR industry. In their own words, they believe that “many consumers in Oregon… are targeted by predatory and unfair auto sales practices.” But here’s the truth:Their nine-page memo—crafted behind closed doors without a single voice from the dealer community—proposes sweeping regulations…

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🛠️ Title Brands in Oregon: Know the Rules, Protect Your Vehicle Investment

Are you buying, selling, or rebuilding a vehicle in Oregon? Understanding title brands is essential—and we’re here to help you stay informed, protected, and confident every step of the way. 🚘 What Is a Title Brand? A title brand is a permanent label on a vehicle’s Oregon title that tells you something important about its past—like whether it’s been…

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