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Road Funding & The Gas Tax

Factual background and legislative updates on this specific area of concern.

Oregon's roads are primarily funded by the gas tax. As cars become more efficient and electric vehicles (EVs) avoid the gas pump entirely, road funding is plummeting while maintenance costs skyrocket. The state is exploring alternatives, such as a per-mile road usage charge (OReGO) or increasing general registration fees, to make up the difference.

Live Legislation

These are real bills currently moving through the Oregon Senate related to this issue. Read the details and cast your vote below.

HB 4177

Governor vetoed.

The Act changes how officials may talk outside of public meetings. The Act changes how OGEC oversees and trains on the public meetings law....

SB 1509

Effective date, July 1, 2026.

The Act allows for the switch of electors of President and Vice President if they do not vote like they pledged. (Flesch Readability Score:...

SB 1575

Effective date, April 7, 2026.

The Act makes changes to licensing laws for hospice programs. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Adds new requirements for obtaining an initi...

SB 5701

Effective date, April 7, 2026.

The Act changes law relating to borrowing by the state for certain projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). [Digest: The Act changes lott...