Oregon Lawmakers Advance Transportation Funding Bill In Special Session – KXL

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon lawmakers resumed their special session Sunday and moved forward with HB 3991, a transportation funding package that passed out of committee.

The bill would raise taxes on vehicles and roads, phase in a per-mile road usage charge, and require audits of ODOT’s performance.

Supporters say it provides a needed foundation for road and bridge maintenance, while opponents argue it places too heavy a burden on residents.

Lawmakers failed to pass a similar bill last session, which led to canceled contracts and hundreds of ODOT layoffs delayed until after this session.