Proposed Senate Bill 49

[afterburner]

It is incredibly gratifying to see so many fellow sport enthusiasts galvanizing into action.  The information from the message string has been monitored by some very significant entities, even those that support the Bill.  On Friday, I met with the management staff of Guaranty RV as well as a respresentative of the Reedsport Chamber.  The RV industry is coming to our aid and is circulating the TI petition I provided at the Salem RV Show.  They realize the commonality between the ATV sport and the RV sport and feel compelled to join our ranks.  I also am in discussion with the producer of Motorsports Mania, a Fox Sports Network show that typically highlights the sport of ATV'ing.  In addition, Guaranty facilitated a telecon with a reputable Oregon based lobby group that was in D.C.  they recommend that we form an association to combat this Bill with a single unified voice.  I will get details later.

On a bright side, many members of the House are also uniting to combat this Bill.  Even though it will not be easy, it still has to pass the House and the Govenor.  Those that have sponsored my Oregon Quadricycle Bill, HB 2484, have also mustered to our aid.  So, we are not alone in Salem either.  And if anyone doubts the power of our voice, ask Rep. Donna Nelson (R) of McMinnville.  She faced incredible odds against her Democratic opponent, so the ATV riders in her district rallied, held a parade and the sheer numbers of ATV rider votes actually pushed her past the numbers gained by her opponent.  Devlin and Bates should take note.  As OHV registered riders, we number nearly 600,000 in Oregon in 2006, over 20% of the population.  We are a voice to contend with.

And as for the comments regarding the parants that allowed their kids out east to lose their lives, I have noticed that there is some grumbling as to why certain charges were not filed.  There is case history of similar events, such as those of parents that repeated allowed their underage and un-licensed children to operate a car until a fatality occured.  By definition, Negligent homicide is a charge brought against persons, who by inaction allow others under their care to die. This offense mostly concerns itself with the death of small infants or children, the handicapped, or the elderly. Negligent homicide generally only applies if a pattern of negligence resulted in the death of the child. Turning your back on a child while he falls into a well, while tragic, and a result of a moment of negligence would be considered a horrible accident and a terrible lesson, not negligent homicide.  But repeatedly allowing the unsafe operation of an ATV that was purchased under the pretense of being used by someone older, then intentionally not complying with the clearly labeled warnings and prohibitions and having received the dealer training, but intentionally choosing to not be obeyance of the provided limitations could be construed as such.

I don't want to go there, but accountability should be directed at those at fault of EXISTING statutes, not finding ways to make the sport extinct.  Where was the regulatory oversight in these noteworthy instances touted by Kids Safe?  Our children will be in glass bubbles someday at this rate.  And don't think, as we make comparisons to other sports, that they are not under attack by the same organizations. 

We should take heart though.  South Carolina faced similar attacks and the Govenor vetoed the Bill.  We are not without allies.  And one more thing, has anyone taken note that this Bill also speaks to Class III ATV's?  That's right, off road motorcycles, too.

One last note: my father did not lose his life as a veteran and my children and I did not serve our country in times of crisis and war to protect our cherished way of life to simply have it governed by those that think we live under their personal fiefdoms.  The last time I checked, we live in a democracy. 

Best wishes to my fellow foxholers...........................

[Sandprincess]

It is incredibly gratifying to see so many fellow sport enthusiasts galvanizing into action.  The information from the message string has been monitored by some very significant entities, even those that support the Bill.  On Friday, I met with the management staff of Guaranty RV as well as a respresentative of the Reedsport Chamber.  The RV industry is coming to our aid and is circulating the TI petition I provided at the Salem RV Show.  They realize the commonality between the ATV sport and the RV sport and feel compelled to join our ranks.  I also am in discussion with the producer of Motorsports Mania, a Fox Sports Network show that typically highlights the sport of ATV'ing.  In addition, Guaranty facilitated a telecon with a reputable Oregon based lobby group that was in D.C.  they recommend that we form an association to combat this Bill with a single unified voice.  I will get details later.

On a bright side, many members of the House are also uniting to combat this Bill.  Even though it will not be easy, it still has to pass the House and the Govenor.  Those that have sponsored my Oregon Quadricycle Bill, HB 2484, have also mustered to our aid.  So, we are not alone in Salem either.  And if anyone doubts the power of our voice, ask Rep. Donna Nelson (R) of McMinnville.  She faced incredible odds against her Democratic opponent, so the ATV riders in her district rallied, held a parade and the sheer numbers of ATV rider votes actually pushed her past the numbers gained by her opponent.  Devlin and Bates should take note.  As OHV registered riders, we number nearly 600,000 in Oregon in 2006, over 20% of the population.  We are a voice to contend with.

And as for the comments regarding the parants that allowed their kids out east to lose their lives, I have noticed that there is some grumbling as to why certain charges were not filed.  There is case history of similar events, such as those of parents that repeated allowed their underage and un-licensed children to operate a car until a fatality occured.  By definition, Negligent homicide is a charge brought against persons, who by inaction allow others under their care to die. This offense mostly concerns itself with the death of small infants or children, the handicapped, or the elderly. Negligent homicide generally only applies if a pattern of negligence resulted in the death of the child. Turning your back on a child while he falls into a well, while tragic, and a result of a moment of negligence would be considered a horrible accident and a terrible lesson, not negligent homicide.  But repeatedly allowing the unsafe operation of an ATV that was purchased under the pretense of being used by someone older, then intentionally not complying with the clearly labeled warnings and prohibitions and having received the dealer training, but intentionally choosing to not be obeyance of the provided limitations could be construed as such.

I don't want to go there, but accountability should be directed at those at fault of EXISTING statutes, not finding ways to make the sport extinct.  Where was the regulatory oversight in these noteworthy instances touted by Kids Safe?  Our children will be in glass bubbles someday at this rate.  And don't think, as we make comparisons to other sports, that they are not under attack by the same organizations. 

We should take heart though.  South Carolina faced similar attacks and the Govenor vetoed the Bill.  We are not without allies.  And one more thing, has anyone taken note that this Bill also speaks to Class III ATV's?  That's right, off road motorcycles, too.

One last note: my father did not lose his life as a veteran and my children and I did not serve our country in times of crisis and war to protect our cherished way of life to simply have it governed by those that think we live under their personal fiefdoms.  The last time I checked, we live in a democracy. 

Best wishes to my fellow foxholers...........................

afterburner,

Thank you for the insight.  I am usually an easy going laid back person but the fact that Kyle's mother is supporting this bill blows me away.  When we bought our 8 year old her ATV we set rules.  If these rules were ever to be broken the ATV would be sold immediately.  One of those rules is that she is NEVER to ride without adult supervision.  We live out in the country on 240 acres and have lots of riding room.  We also have neighbors that have ATV's.  One afternoon I looked over into my neighbors pasture to see her 7 year old daughter riding her LT80.  Not only was she not wearing a helmet there was no adult around for supervision.  Riding alone and close to their pond if something would have happened her cries for help would not have been heard, as she was quit a distance from the house.  This upset me.  These are the reasons that this bill is in action. 

[bansheerick]

does body know when a senate 49 meeting might  take place. i would like to be there

[Dune Dude]

The Proposed Bill is at the BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 
I did not see it on this weeks agenda.
 

Posted on: January 29, 2007, 07:45:19 PMHere are the other BILL PROPOSALS before the 2007 Legislature in regards to Class I, II and III vehicles:

                     Senate Bill 101
 
                             SUMMARY
 
  Requires Class I and Class III all-terrain vehicle operators
who are seven years of age or older to have all-terrain vehicle
operator permit when operating vehicle on premises open to
public.
  Creates offense of endangering Class I all-terrain vehicle
operator. Punishes violation by maximum fine of $180.
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to all-terrain vehicles; creating new provisions; and
  amending ORS 821.170, 821.172, 821.200 and 821.292.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1. ORS 821.170 is amended to read:
  821.170. (1) A person  { + 16 years of age or older + } commits
the offense of operation of a Class I all-terrain vehicle without
driving privileges if the person operates a Class I all-terrain
vehicle on   { - public lands - }  { +  premises open to the
public + } and the person does not   { - meet one of the
following qualifications: - }  { +  hold a valid Class I
all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570. + }
    { - (a) The person must hold a valid driver license; - }
    { - (b) The person must hold a valid Class I all-terrain
vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570; or - }
    { - (c) The person must be accompanied by a person who is at
least 18 years of age, who has either a valid driver license or a
valid Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permit and who is
either on the same vehicle, if the vehicle is designed to carry
passengers, or on a separate Class I all-terrain vehicle. - }
   { +  (2) A person under 16 years of age commits the offense of
operation of a Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving
privileges if the person operates a Class I all-terrain vehicle
on premises open to the public and the person does not meet all
the following conditions:
  (a) The person operating the vehicle must be accompanied by a
person who is at least 18 years of age, who has a valid Class I
all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570 and
who is either on the same vehicle, if the vehicle is designed to
carry passengers, or on a separate Class I all-terrain vehicle.
  (b) The person operating the vehicle must hold a valid Class I
all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570.
  (3) A person under seven years of age may not operate a Class I
all-terrain vehicle on premises open to the public. + }
    { - (2) - }   { + (4) + }   { - Notwithstanding subsection
(1) of this section, no - }  { +  A + } person under   { - 12 - }
 { +  16 + } years of age may  { + not + } operate a Class I
all-terrain vehicle on a designated snowmobile trail under snow
conditions unless the person holds a valid Class I all-terrain
vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570.
    { - (3) - }  { +  (5) + } The offense described in this
section, operation of Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving
privileges, is a Class D traffic violation.
  SECTION 2. ORS 821.172 is amended to read:
  821.172. (1) A person   { - who is 12 - }  { +  16 + } years of
age or older commits the offense of operation of a Class III
all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges if the person
operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle on   { - public
lands - }  { +  premises open to the public + } and the person
does not   { - meet one of the following qualifications: - }
 { + hold a valid Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permit
issued under ORS 390.575. + }
    { - (a) The person must hold a valid driver license; - }
    { - (b) The person must hold a valid Class III all-terrain
vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.575; or - }
   { +  (2) A person under 16 years of age commits the offense of
operation of a Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving
privileges if the person operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle
on premises open to the public and the person does not meet all
the following conditions:
  (a) The person operating the vehicle must be accompanied by a
person who is at least 18 years of age, who has a valid Class III
all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.575 and
who is either on the same vehicle, if the vehicle is designed to
carry passengers, or on a separate Class III all-terrain vehicle.
  (b) The person operating the vehicle must hold a valid Class
III all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.575.
  (3) A person under seven years of age may not operate a Class
III all-terrain vehicle on premises open to the public. + }
    { - (c) The person must be accompanied by a person who is at
least 18 years of age, who has either a valid driver license or a
valid Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permit and who is
either on the same vehicle, if the vehicle is designed to carry
passengers, or on a separate Class III all-terrain vehicle. - }
    { - (2) A person who is at least seven years of age but under
12 years of age commits the offense of operation of a Class III
all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges if the person
operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the
person does not meet both of the following qualifications: - }
    { - (a) The person must hold a valid Class III all-terrain
vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.575; and - }
    { - (b) The person must be accompanied by a person who is at
least 18 years of age, who has either a valid driver license or a
valid Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permit and who is
either on the same vehicle, if the vehicle is designed to carry
passengers, or on a separate Class III all-terrain vehicle. - }
    { - (3) A person under seven years of age commits the offense
of operation of a Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving
privileges if the person operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle
on public lands. - }
  (4) The offense described in this section, operation of a Class
III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges, is a Class C
traffic violation.
  SECTION 3. ORS 821.200 is amended to read:
  821.200. This section establishes exemptions from the
limitations placed on the use of snowmobiles and all-terrain
vehicles under ORS 821.190. The prohibitions and penalties under
ORS 821.190 do not apply when a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle
that qualifies for the exemption from equipment requirements
under ORS 821.010 is being operated as described under any of the
following:
  (1) A person may lawfully cross a highway or railroad right of
way while operating a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle if the
person complies with all of the following:
  (a) The crossing must be made at an angle of approximately 90
degrees to the direction of the highway or railroad right of way.
  (b) The crossing must be made at a place where no obstruction
prevents a quick and safe crossing.
  (c) The vehicle must be brought to a complete stop before
entering the highway or railroad right of way.
  (d) The operator of the vehicle must yield the right of way to
vehicles using the highway or equipment using the railroad
tracks.
  (e) The crossing of a railroad right of way must be made at an
established public railroad crossing.
  (f) The crossing of a highway must be made at a place that is
more than 100 feet from any highway intersection.
  (g) If the operator of a snowmobile is under 12 years of age, a
person who is 18 years of age or older must accompany the
operator either as a passenger or as the operator of another
snowmobile that is in proximity to the younger operator.
  (h) If the operator of a Class I all-terrain vehicle is under
  { - 12 - }   { + 16 + } years of age, a person who is 18 years
of age or older must accompany the operator either as a
passenger, if the vehicle is designed to carry passengers, or on
a separate Class I all-terrain vehicle.
  (2) A snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle may be lawfully
operated upon a highway under any of the following circumstances:
  (a) Where the highway is completely covered with snow or ice
and has been closed to motor vehicle traffic during winter
months.
  (b) For purposes of loading or unloading when such operation is
performed with safety and without causing a hazard to vehicular
traffic approaching from either direction on the highway.
  (c) Where the highway is posted to permit snowmobiles or
all-terrain vehicles.
  (d) In an emergency during the period of time when and at
locations where snow upon the highway renders travel by
automobile impractical.
  (e) When traveling along a designated snowmobile or all-terrain
vehicle trail.
  (3) It shall be lawful to operate a snowmobile or all-terrain
vehicle upon a railroad right of way under any of the following
circumstances:
  (a) Where the right of way is posted to permit the operation.
  (b) In an emergency.
  (c) When the snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle is operated by
an officer or employee or authorized contractor or agent of a
railroad.
  SECTION 4. ORS 821.292 is amended to read:
  821.292. (1) A person commits the offense of endangering a
Class III all-terrain vehicle operator if the person is the
parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for
the safety and welfare of a child at least seven years of age but
under   { - 12 - }  { +  16 + } years of age and the child
operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle on   { - public
lands - }  { +  premises open to the public + } and:
  (a) Does not have a Class III all-terrain vehicle operator
permit issued under ORS 390.575; and
  (b) Is not accompanied by the parent, legal guardian or person
with legal responsibility who  { + holds a valid Class III
all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.575 and
who + } is on the same vehicle, if the vehicle is designed to
carry passengers, or on a separate Class III all-terrain vehicle.
  (2) A person commits the offense of endangering a Class III
all-terrain vehicle operator if the person is the parent, legal
guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and
welfare of a child who is under seven years of age and the child
operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle on   { - public
lands - }  { +  premises open to the public + }.
  (3) The offense described in this section, endangering a Class
III all-terrain vehicle operator, is a Class C traffic violation.
  SECTION 5.  { + (1) A person commits the offense of endangering
a Class I all-terrain vehicle operator if the person is the
parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for
the safety and welfare of a child at least seven years of age but
under 16 years of age and the child operates a Class I
all-terrain vehicle on premises open to the public and:
  (a) Does not have a Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permit
issued under ORS 390.570; and
  (b) Is not accompanied by the parent, legal guardian or person
with legal responsibility who holds a valid Class I all-terrain
vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570 and who is on
the same vehicle, if the vehicle is designed to carry passengers,
or on a separate Class I all-terrain vehicle.
  (2) A person commits the offense of endangering a Class I
all-terrain vehicle operator if the person is the parent, legal
guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and
welfare of a child who is under seven years of age and the child
operates a Class I all-terrain vehicle on premises open to the
public.
  (3) The offense described in this section, endangering a Class
I all-terrain vehicle operator, is a Class C traffic
violation. + }
                    
                                House Bill 2317
 
                             SUMMARY
 
  Describes unloaded firearm for purposes of offense involving
operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying
firearm.
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to operation of a motor vehicle while carrying a weapon;
  amending ORS 821.240.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1. ORS 821.240 is amended to read:
  821.240. (1) A person commits the offense of operating a
snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle while carrying a firearm or
bow if the person operates any snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle
with { + :
  (a) + } A firearm in the possession of the person, unless the
firearm is unloaded  { - , or with - }  { + ; or
  (b) + } A bow, unless all arrows are in a quiver.
   { +  (2) For the purposes of this section, a firearm is
unloaded if the firearm is:
  (a) A side-by-side, over-and-under, single shot, pump action,
bolt action or semiautomatic firearm that does not have a round
of ammunition in the chamber;
  (b) A revolver that does not have a round of ammunition in the
cylinder under the firing pin; or
  (c) A muzzle-loading firearm that is not capped or primed. + }
    { - (2) - }  { +  (3) + } The offense described in this
section, operating a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle while
carrying a firearm or bow, is a Class B traffic violation
    
                                 
Posted on: January 29, 2007, 08:08:06 PM            
                 House Bill 2063
 
                             SUMMARY
 
  Prohibits operators of Class I and Class III all-terrain
vehicles from carrying passengers on vehicles not designed for
passengers. Punishes by maximum of $180 fine.
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to passenger safety on all-terrain vehicles.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1.  { + Section 2 of this 2007 Act is added to and made
a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code. + }
  SECTION 2. { +  (1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and
(3) of this section, a person commits the offense of operating a
Class I or Class III all-terrain vehicle while carrying a
passenger if the person:
  (a) Operates a Class I or Class III all-terrain vehicle on
premises open to the public while carrying a passenger.
  (b) Is a parent, legal guardian or person with legal
responsibility for the safety and welfare of a child under 18
years of age, and the child operates a Class I or Class III
all-terrain vehicle on premises open to the public while carrying
a passenger.
  (2) A person does not violate this section if:
  (a) The person operates a Class I or Class III all-terrain
vehicle that is designed to carry passengers; and
  (b) The person does not carry more passengers than the
manufacturer recommends.
  (3) The passenger restriction does not apply if the all-terrain
vehicle is:
  (a) Used exclusively in farming, agricultural or forestry
operations or used by persons licensed under ORS chapter 571
exclusively for nursery or Christmas tree growing operations; or
  (b) Used on land owned or leased by the owner of the vehicle.
  (4) The offense described in this section, operating a Class I
or Class III all-terrain vehicle while carrying a passenger, is a
Class C traffic violation. + }
 
                                
Posted on: January 29, 2007, 08:10:17 PMThere are still 3 more.  One is our favorite, SB 49. 
One is for the Quadricycle, way to go Afterburner! 
And the last one puts my post over 20000 words. 
I will try to get it in. 

[Lindylee]

You guys ROCK....talk about burnin down the House!!!  If you are curious - we made frontpage on the Democrat Herald tonight...(Albany and mid-valley paper).  Salem Sand Club is putting together something with Chan. 2 also.  I agree, we need to somehow all try to get together.  I am trying to put an email list of anyone who is interested and hope to be able to send info and updates out to them.  The Farm Bureau also made a statement (can't see it online) but they too are in the fight!!  Oh, I am much younger and way thinner than I look in the picture...!!!!!

[afterburner]

DuneDude, thanks for the kudos to my Bill (HB2484).  But, I have sadly resolved myself to the fact that the impetus behind SB49 will most likely send my Bill into a spiraling death.  But, I accept this because I can always resurrect the Bill at a future date.  I feel compelled to expend my energies towards fighting SB49.................

As the saying goes: BRING IT ON!
 

Lindy,

I sincerely applaud your efforts and I am glad you are on our side.  You are most likely a force to contend with.
 

[Dune Dude]

Here is the fourth Bill:                    

                   House Bill 2064
 
                             SUMMARY
 
  Directs Department of Transportation to issue titles to owners
of Class I and Class III all-terrain vehicles. Creates offense of
failure to title. Punishes violation with $90 fine.
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to all-terrain vehicle titles; creating new provisions;
  and amending ORS 801.526, 802.110 and 803.030.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1.  { + Sections 2 and 3 of this 2007 Act are added to
and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code. + }
  SECTION 2.  { + (1) The Department of Transportation shall
provide for the issuance of titles for Class I and Class III
all-terrain vehicles required to be titled under section 3 of
this 2007 Act.  The following provisions relating to titling
shall be the same for Class I and Class III all-terrain vehicles
as for other vehicles:
  (a) Fee for issuance.
  (b) Provisions relating to transfer, including security
interests and other types of transfer, fees for transfer, time
limits for transfer and responsibility for making transfer and
submitting documents.
  (c) Information required to be placed on a title, except where
the department determines such information would be
inappropriate.
  (d) Party to whom title is issued upon original issuance or
transfer.
  (e) Validity times and requirements.
  (f) ORS 819.010 to 819.040.
  (g) Any provisions relating to title that are applicable to
other vehicles under the vehicle code and that the department
determines, by rule, to be necessary to ensure that the titling
of Class I and Class III all-terrain vehicles is administered in
the same manner and has the same effect as the titling of other
vehicles.
  (h) Provisions relating to salvage titles.
  (2) Application for issuance of title for Class I and Class III
all-terrain vehicles shall be made in the manner and in a form
prescribed by the department. The department may require any
information in the application that the department determines is
reasonably necessary to determine ownership or right to title for
a Class I or Class III all-terrain vehicle.
  (3) Dealers issued certificates under ORS 822.020 who sell
Class I or Class III all-terrain vehicles shall accept
application and fees for title of a Class I or Class III
all-terrain vehicle from each purchaser of a new or used Class I
or Class III all-terrain vehicle in a manner required by the
department. + }
  SECTION 3.  { + (1) A person commits the offense of failure to
title a Class I or Class III all-terrain vehicle if the person is
the owner of a Class I or Class III all-terrain vehicle purchased
on or after January 1, 2008, that is in this state or is
operating a Class I or Class III all-terrain vehicle at any place
in this state and the Class I or Class III all-terrain vehicle
has not been issued a title as provided under section 2 of this
2007 Act.
  (2) The requirement to title a Class I or Class III all-terrain
vehicle under this section does not apply if the Class I or Class
III all-terrain vehicle is any of the following:
  (a) Owned and operated by the United States, another state or a
political subdivision thereof.
  (b) Owned and operated by this state or by any city, district
or political subdivision thereof.
  (c) Used exclusively for farming, agricultural or forestry
operations.
  (d) Used by Christmas tree growers licensed under ORS 571.530
for growing operations.
  (e) Used on land owned or leased by the owner of the vehicle.
  (f) A new vehicle that is in possession of a dealer for the
purposes of sale or display.
  (g) Owned and operated by a resident of another state. The
exemption granted under this paragraph:
  (A) Is granted only to the extent that a similar exemption or
privilege is granted under the laws of the other state for Class
I or Class III all-terrain vehicles from this state.
  (B) Is granted only for a period of up to 60 days in a calendar
year.
  (3) The offense described in this section, failure to title a
Class I or Class III all-terrain vehicle, is a Class D traffic
violation. + }
  SECTION 4. ORS 801.526 is amended to read:
  801.526. 'Title' means an ownership interest in a vehicle that
is evidenced by a record of the Department of Transportation or
of some other jurisdiction. The record may be in the form of a
certificate of title or it may be in another form, including but
not necessarily limited to electronic or machine-readable form.
Oregon issues titles under ORS 803.045. Titles for snowmobiles
are issued as provided under ORS 821.060.  { + Titles for Class I
and Class III all-terrain vehicles are issued as provided under
section 2 of this 2007 Act. + } Salvage titles are issued as
provided in ORS 803.140.
  SECTION 5. ORS 803.030 is amended to read:
  803.030. This section establishes exemptions from the
requirements under ORS 803.025 to obtain title issued by this
state. The exemptions are subject to ORS 803.040. The exemptions
are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. Vehicles
exempted by this section from the requirements to be titled by
this state are not prohibited from being titled by this state if
titling is permitted under ORS 803.035. The exemptions are
partial or complete as provided in the following:
  (1) Title from this state is not required for a vehicle unless
the vehicle is operated on a highway in this state.
  (2) Title from this state is not required unless a vehicle is
operated under a registration number of this state.
  (3) Snowmobiles, Class I all-terrain vehicles and Class III
all-terrain vehicles are not subject to the requirements under
ORS 803.025. The requirements and procedures for titling
snowmobiles are as provided under ORS 821.060 and 821.070.
 { + The requirements and procedures for titling Class I and
Class III all-terrain vehicles are as provided under sections 2
and 3 of this 2007 Act. + }

This is an abbreviated summary to view the entire text go to
http://landru.leg.state.or.us/07reg/measures/hb2000.dir/hb2064.intro.html

[zmr]

We have to realize that BS49 is really about Outlawing ATVs/OHVs. The propaganda about safety for the kids-is just that-an EXCUSE. Virtually any activity/sport has risk of injury and sometimes even death. Unless they are also going to Ban swimming, bicycling etc... then we KNOW this is really about Outlawing Motorized Recreation.

Remember also, due to the 90cc engine size restriction, SB49 effectively is Outlawing ALL Kids under 16!!!!

If you have not already, PLEASE call your senator.
You can find your Senator's info below-just plug in your zip code:
http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/home.htm

Also, PLEASE contact Senator Devlin (origininator of this abomination), Senator Bates and Senator Monnes Anderson.

Senator Richard Devlin
503-986-1719
sen.richarddevlin@state.or.us

Senator Alan C Bates
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1703
sen.alanbates@state.or.us

Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1725
sen.lauriemonnesanderson@state.or.us

[Lindylee]

Hi guys..if I am not already emailing updates - please send me an email at minten@gotsky.com and I will put you on a list....Also, great job on the newspaper article..., Monday, at 3:00 they have scheduled a hearing to review and possiblywork on some of the House Bills (not 49).  I plan on going but the more the merrier!!  The Parks and Rec. have a team approach that we need to appreciate and respect....

[Dune Dude]

Post if you are able to make it up ot Salem!

[RTOYZ]

Here is a email from Kathy of Honda Kawasaki of Medford,

Subject: Senate bill 49

In regards to SB 49, we are strongly opposing this bill. We have two children that have grown up riding ATV's from a very early age. We have spent many hours on our ATV's with other family members and friends. This is a great family sport that involves your children, not only at an early age, but through their teenage years and into adulthood. Our Children are now at 25 and 21 years of age, are still taking family vacations with us, and we look forward to many more years of riding. Our children also did other sports, including baseball, roller skating, football, and basketball. The only injuries that they sustained while growing up were a concussion playing football, and a broken arm roller skating. We are extremely careful and always safety conscious with whatever activities we do. I think putting a law into effect on safety training might be a better idea. This is what we do with hunting and boating and it seems to work well. Another note: If you would put the responsibility back on the parents in this world, we would be a lot better off !  Nobody wants to take responsibility for their actions !!  What about the number of drownings involving young children ?  Are we now going to change the laws to say people with children cannot own a pool ?Come on!!  We feel very strongly that the activities you choose as a family should involve the whole family.  And having activities like this, especially when your children are in their teen years, are so important.  I wanted my children with us, and because they loved the sport, they were excited to go with us on vacations. Please dont ruin a great family sport because of a few irresponsible parents.
 
 
Thank you!
Kathy Smith


Good Job Kathy.

[DuneJunkie]

Post if you are able to make it up ot Salem!

I can not make it..........Feb is booked for me work wise!

[bumblebee]

I would like to tell all, that I am a lic. dealer in the state of Oregon and I have voted against HB-49 and other bills currently on the floor.
I do believe that kids should be supervised wwhile riding.  Just as they are while playing any other sport.  I just watched an article on CNN stating that "12 Million girls a year have to checked at the hospital every year.  This is GIRLS ONLY, does not include boys who play harder and have more visits than the girls," according to CNN.
Now I have quoted CNN so please no-one take offense to girls to boys in my statment.  LOL
I will continue to support kids riding safetly, and with supervision.  Any comments Please let me know as I would like to continue support for safe riding for all.  But I DO NOT support the state telling us what our kids can and cannot do in or under our supervision.  I also do not agree with all of the ASI recomendations for ages/ amount of cc's to ride, I believe that it should be done on weight and training/skill levels, not AGE.   As we all know not all kids are the same size, or have the same skill levels at a given age.
Thanks Again for letting me vent.
Rod Loe
bumblebeeatv@yahoo.com

[Dune Dude]

bumblebee,
If you are able to make it to Salem on Monday they have scheduled a hearing for:

HB 2062 (helmets), HB 2063 (passenger restrictions) & HB 2064 (titling) have been scheduled for a public hearing and possible work session in the House Transportation Committee next Monday afternoon February 5th @ 3 p.m. in HR 357 (The old Capital Building on the 3rd floor I believe).  Thanks DJ for the info

[DuneJunkie]

Thanks DJ for the info

no problemo!