Special Session EXTENDED AGAIN to 9-29-25

The Special Session for Transportation funding has been postponed again due to Sen Gorsek still being in the hospital.  It is now scheduled to be held on Sept 29th, during the first of Legislative Days meeting dates. The Senate needs 18 votes to pass this tax hike, so Democrats need all 18 of their members present to pass this bill. …

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HB 3991A/HB 3992 ODOT tax increases

The Oregon Legislature Housed passed HB 3991 and HB 3992. The Senate will reconvene September 29 to vote to increase transportation taxes. The sole purpose of Governor Tina Kotek’s special session is to drive your gas prices higher. The proposed package will: Raise the gas tax to 46¢ per gallon. Unconstitutionally give bureaucrats power to increase the gas tax. Nearly…

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SB 416 Digital driver’s license

The Act directs ODOT to issue mobile driver licenses to those who want them and pay a fee. Directs the Department of Transportation to provide optional mobile driver licenses, driver permits and identification cards. Provides that the department may contract with private entities to provide mobile credentials and establish fees. One concern about this bill is the loss or stolen…

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HB 4139 ODOT greenhouse gas emission assessment

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov Brown