US EditionGov. Tina Kotek Signs Controversial Transportation Funding Plan as Deadline Approaches
House Bill 3991 includes a tax increase to maintain transit services and avoid layoffs of essential transportation workers, Gov. Kotek said.
- On Nov. 7, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3991, the state's emergency transportation package, and the signing was announced on Nov. 10.
- After passing the legislature in September, the Oregon House passed the bill on Sept. 1 and the Oregon Senate on Sept. 29 following Sen. Chris Gorsek's health-related delay and a special session called by Gov. Kotek, but the bill remained unsigned for over a month.
- Included in the bill are a 6-cent gas tax increase, DMV fee hikes, and a pay-per-mile program, expected to raise $4.3 billion over 10 years with the average Oregon driver paying $66 more annually.
- With the ink dry, the signing prevented nearly 500 layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation and referendum opponents must collect 78,116 signatures by Dec. 30.
- Looking ahead, House Bill 3991 takes effect on Dec. 31, but a Riley Research Associates poll found 67% oppose the increases while ODOT and TriMet face ongoing funding challenges.
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Gov. Tina Kotek signs controversial transportation funding plan as deadline approaches
With a Wednesday deadline approaching, Gov. Tina Kotek announced Monday she has signed a transportation funding bill that will raise taxes to bolster funding for the maintenance of Oregon’s bridges and road infrastructure.
'Counting on us': Gov. Kotek signs emergency transportation bill to prevent ODOT layoffs with tax hike
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 3991 to help maintain the state's roads and halt layoffs of essential transportation workers. In a letter dated Nov. 7, Kotek said that she was grateful to everyone who came together to make this bill happen and to keep the state's roads safe. "I am grateful to the legislature for stepping up to keep our state moving, alongside a broad coalition of cities, counties, workers, t…
Kotek signs $300 million emergency transportation package; GOP sharply critical
(Update: Adding Republican lawmaker's reaction to bill signing) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 3991, the state's emergency transportation bill. According to the governor’s office, the legislation fills a $300 million funding gap and prevents major cuts to the Oregon Department of Transportation. “This bill will help us keep state
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