Groups challenging the tax increases in Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s transportation bill said they have collected over 150,000 signatures, and the measure will now have to be put on the ballot.

Oregon Transportation Bill Tax Increase Opponents Sign Petitions in Their 1,000s

The controversial Transportation Bill raises the state’s gas tax and DMV fees to fund the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and fix Oregon roads.

Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr, R-Dundee, Rep. Ed Diehl, R-Stayton, and chief petitioner Jason Williams are the petitioners on the referendum opposing the bill.

Key Figures in the Transportation Tax Debate Item Number / Detail Minimum signatures required for 2026 ballot 78,116 Signatures reported collected (mid-petition) 150,000+ Gas tax increase $0.40 →

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