PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After calling state lawmakers back to the Capitol for a special legislative session, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek unveiled a funding proposal on Thursday to address the state's transportation crisis.

Governor Kotek called for the special session in July following the death of HB 3402 on the House floor, which aimed to bridge a $350 million funding shortfall under the Oregon Department of Transportation. That shortfall threatens the largest mass government layoff in state history and service disruptions without adequate funding, officials warn.

On Thursday, the governor’s office said the proposal will save critical transportation and maintenance services, protect jobs for hundreds of essential workers across the state and will preserve transit services.

“In the week

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