Last-Ditch Transportation Bill Gets Public Hearing Ahead of Friday Special Session

Klamath Basin legislators talk transportation

Oregon legislators return Friday to Salem for a special session called to address transportation funding for the coming fiscal biennium.

Oregonians weigh in on transportation measure ahead of special session

One of two public hearings on the proposal to raise $5.7 billion over the next 10 years for transportation was held on Aug. 25

Last-ditch transportation bill gets public hearing ahead of Friday special session

The special session comes after lawmakers failed to pass a bigger transportation funding bill in June, triggering what ODOT said will be large-scale service cuts.

The “Special” Session – Oregon Firearms Federation

The “Special” Session   08.25.2025 Today, in preparation for the “special session,” scheduled to begin on Friday, the legislature is holding a public hearing on LC 2, the massive transportation tax increase. The “special session” is likely to take several days since the Republicans (at least for now) have not agreed to grease the skids to speed the bill through by suspending the normal rules. They have, however, agreed to show up and provide the