Oregon senators are expected to pass the Department of Transportation (ODOT) funding bill sometime tomorrow (Wednesday), following a thorny journey with hours of verbal jousting by Democrat and Republican lawmakers.

After failing to pass through the last legislative session, Governor Tina Kotek called a special session to ensure that ODOT receives a much-needed cash injection to maintain the transportation network and prevent layoffs of hundreds of workers. She worked closely with industry specialists to devise a fund-generating plan.

The Bill Had a Bumpy Ride Before Landing on the Senate Floor

On Sunday, the funding package was passed by the Joint Special Session Committee on Transportation Funding and is expected to raise $4.3 billion in fees and taxes for road and bridge maintenance

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