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Oregon Governor Pushes Repeal of Controversial Funding Bill

1/8/2026

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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has called for the repeal of House Bill 3991, her transportation funding package.
She would redirect funds within the Oregon Department of Transportation and pursue a comprehensive funding strategy by 2027.
Republican lawmakers criticize the move as undermining voter input and politically motivated.
They say the bill included bipartisan improvements and urge prioritizing existing funds before new taxes, noting a $242 million ODOT budget gap.

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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has called for the repeal of House Bill 3991, her transportation funding package.
She would redirect funds within the Oregon Department of Transportation and pursue a comprehensive funding strategy by 2027.
Republican lawmakers criticize the move as undermining voter input and politically motivated.
They say the bill included bipartisan improvements and urge prioritizing existing funds before new taxes, noting a $242 million ODOT budget gap.