Oregon group tasked with creating new transportation solution meets for first time
Transportation experts are working on a new package ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
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Oregon lawmakers can move transportation referendum date under conditions, SOS says
Democrats plan to introduce legislation to allow moving the referendum to May, a shift opposed by the petitioners who say it will mean a lower voter turnout.
Oregon Democratic leaders push to move transportation referendum to May
The chief legislative counsel found that Oregonians have a right to the referendum process, although the Legislature may set the date for the election.
Kotek calls for repeal of transportation package she championed
The governor is asking the state Legislature to instead redirect existing transportation funds to core operations and maintenance. Republicans characterized the announcement as an admission of failure.
Petition against Oregon transportation law pauses fee hikes
The agency’s new revenue streams under the law — scheduled to take effect at the start of 2026 — were paused when opponents submitted almost 200,000 signatures to the Oregon Secretary of State, seeking to give voters the chance to overturn the law.
After rough start, Democrats advance transportation funding
A House committee at the Legislature voted along party lines to advance a major transportation funding package. Republicans supported two amendments but opposed the larger legislation. The Oregon House is scheduled to convene Monday to consider the legislation.