By State Senator Suzanne Weber
As many of you are aware, the Legislature will convene on Friday, August 29, for a special session to consider Governor Kotek’s $5 billion transportation funding proposal. However, the opportunity to testify on this proposal will be on Monday, August 25, at 3:00 p.m. in Hearing Room F at the Oregon State Capitol Building. You can sign up here to testify in person or online.
I’ve heard from many of you across our district with strong views on this proposal—both in support and in opposition. Your voice matters, and I take note of every email and comment.
But don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard **directly**. The committee will be taking public testimony on **Monday, August 25**, and I encourage you to share your thoughts with them—whether in person or online.
The Governor’s plan aims to address ODOT’s budget shortfall. You can review the Special Session Transportation Framework Summary and the draft bill text, LC 02 here.
Listed below are some notable elements of the proposal:
- Gas tax increase of 6¢ per gallon
- Registration fees nearly doubling
- Title fee increase from $139 to $216
- Payroll tax doubling to fund urban transit
- Road Usage Charge phased in for EVs & hybrids
- Governor taking over appointment of the ODOT Director
You can testify a variety of ways:
- In-person at the State Capitol (Sign up here)
- Please note: the entry point to the Capitol building will be the center State Street doors.
- Virtually via the legislature’s online platform (Sign up here)
- By submitting written testimony (Submit here)
Don’t let Salem make decisions for the Rural Northwest Oregon that cost you more without hearing from you. Every voice matters. Take action today and make sure your concerns are on the record.
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Capitol Phone: 503-986-1716 District Phone: 503-300-4493
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, S-405, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Sen.SuzanneWeber@oregonlegislature.gov