Oregon Lawmakers to Hear From Public on New Transportation Bill Ahead of Special Session

Oregon lawmakers to hear from public on new transportation bill ahead of special session

Oregon Department of Transportation workers fill a pothole on U.S. Highway 97 near Chemult. (Oregon Department of Transportation/Flickr)Lawmakers on Monday will hear feedback from the public on a bill estimated to generate $791 million over the next two years for the state’s transportation needs. Oregon lawmakers came into the six-month 2025 legislative session in January with the goal to come up with a sustainable way to fund the Oregon Departm…

Public hearing Monday on ODOT funding bill that could raise gas taxes, vehicle fees

Oregonians can weigh in Monday at 3 p.m. on a transportation funding bill projected to raise $791 million in 2025–27 through gas tax, registration, title, payroll and EV fee changes. The special session begins Aug. 29 as lawmakers work to avert ODOT layoffs and stabilize road, bridge and transit services.

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Governor and Dems gird for special session on transportation

Governor Tina Kotek (seated in middle) is dreaming of another scene like this before Labor Day. (Photo: GovTinaKotek/Instagram) Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and her allies in the legislature hope the third time’s a charm when it comes to their efforts to pass a major transportation funding package. The opposition hopes it’s the third strike. After failing to pass two earlier versions of a bill — despite having control of the governor’s mansion, th…