Dealers: Our Veteran Lobbyist, Darrell Fuller, has been working the halls of the Capitol, and behind the scenes, opposing proposals to create a new sales tax on vehicles. With the end of session only a few days away (June 29), the most recent Democratic plan still includes two new vehicle sales taxes (see page two of the PDF). They…
Greetings! Here is the Spring 2025 edition of Dealer Details: Thank you, DMV Business Licensing503-945-5052DMVInsert@odot.oregon.gov
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…
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…
By Monica Samayoa (OPB) May 28, 2025 6:49 p.m. For years, Oregon has been working to write and enforce rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial trucks. Now the Trump administration and the U.S. Senate could derail that effort. Oregon’s clean trucks rules sought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from medium- and heavy-duty trucks and to increase sales of electric…
Our efforts as part of a broad coalition opposingCalifornia’s Advanced Clean Truck rules have succeeded in getting theGovernor and DEQ to back down on enforcement, at least in the short term. More proof OVDA is making a difference for our members and all dealers. Darrell W. FullerFuller_Darrell@yahoo.com971-388-1786
By: Darrell W. Fuller, OVDA/OPSA Lobbyist The Oregon Constitution allows the Legislative Assembly 160 days this year to create a balanced two-year budget. A balanced budget is the Legislature’s only constitutional obligation. But along the way, they will create a lot of new laws, create new taxes, increase existing taxes, and set the course for the ship-of-state for the…
HQ DSC Update 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 Oregon Dealer Services Weekly Report 5_12_25.pdf HQ DSC Window hours update: Effective June 2nd the HQ Dealer Services Center window hours…
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING ON THE HOT SEAT AT THE CAPITOL IN SALEM Democratic Legislative Leadership for the first time this year released their framework for new taxes and increases in current taxes for ODOT spending. Republican leadership quickly denounced the plan as too many new and increases taxes, and too little accountability. The frame work (and press release) are attached,…
The Dealer Service Center locations in the DMV Salem Headquarters Lobby, SE Portland & Beaverton office will be closed tomorrow, 5/6/25 from 9:30am – 10:30am for an all-staff meeting. Oregon dealers can continue to use the smart lockers in these locations; however, window services will be unavailable. Thank you, DMV Oregon Dealer Services 503-945-5479 DMVDealerServices@odot.oregon.gov
