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Gov. Tina Kotek now wants to scrap her newly passed transportation bill

Gov. Kotek seeks to repeal House Bill 3991 and redirect funds to basic road maintenance amid a $242 million Oregon Department of Transportation shortfall, risking layoffs.

  • Gov. Tina Kotek asked lawmakers to repeal the controversial transportation funding package they passed last fall.
  • Kotek called for redirecting funds, repealing the package, and rebuilding a new transportation plan, but provided few specifics.
  • The move means voters may not get to decide on raising gas taxes, title fees, and payroll taxes for transit in November.
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Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for repeal of transportation funding package she championed

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek spent months cajoling the state Legislature to provide billions for transportation infrastructure, safety and jobs. Now, she’s asking them to repeal that plan and start fresh.

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KGW 8 broke the news in Portland, United States on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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