Funding for Oregon’s Highways, Bridges Is Uncertain, After Tax Increases Suspended by Referendum Effort

Funding for Oregon’s highways, bridges is uncertain, after tax increases suspended by referendum effort

The Republican-led group attempting to halt a scheduled increase to Oregon’s transportation taxes said Friday they submitted more than enough signatures to allow voters the final say next November.

Oregon tax opponents plan to turn in ‘nearly 200,000’ signatures Friday

Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Dundee, speaks to reporters at a press conference at the state Capitol on Sept. 29, 2025 ahead of a vote on a controversial transportation funding package. (Photo by Mia Maldonado/Oregon Capital Chronicle)Oregon Public Broadcasting first published this article.  Hikes to Oregon’s gas tax, vehicle registration fees and a transit-oriented payroll tax will not go into effect as scheduled next month, as opponents of those changes…

Oregon tax opponents plan to turn in ‘nearly 200,000′ signatures Friday

The submission will likely ensure a gas tax increase approved by lawmakers this year doesn’t take effect.

Oregon gas tax referendum leaders submit 193,000 signatures

Opponents of the gas tax in Gov. Tina Kotek's transportation package submitted signatures for verification to move a referendum effort forward.

Republican-led group turns in signatures for anti-tax ballot measure, stalling new funds for ODOT

Petitioners said they turned in 200,000 signatures Friday. The delivery puts tax hikes on hold, plunging Oregon right back into a transportation funding crisis.