PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State lawmakers will take up bills that could affect the use of studded tires by Oregon drivers.

The Oregonian (http://bit.ly/YNyuU6) reports a House committee will look at three measures that could set fees or required a permit for using studded tires.

Revenue from fees could offset damage caused by studded tires, estimated to as much as $40 million annually.

Portland Democrat Mitch Greenlick is the sponsor of two bills.

One would set a fee of $10 per tire. The other would require owners to obtain a permit. The permit cost would be determined by dividing estimated road damage by the number of vehicles with studded tires.

A bill by Clatskanie Democrat Brad Witt would set an unspecified fee for studded tires.

The House Transportation Committee will hear the measures Wednesday.

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Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com