Oregon Gas Tax Referendum Signatures Could Start This Week

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed the state’s $4.3 billion transportation bill into law on Friday, paving the way for opponents to gather signatures for a referendum to overturn it. Republican petitioners, including Rep. Ed Diehl and Sen. Bruce Starr, submitted paperwork Monday to begin the process, which requires 78,116 valid signatures by Dec. 30.

The law raises the gas tax by six cents, increases vehicle registration and title fees, and doubles the payroll tax for public transit until 2028. Kotek thanked supporters for backing the bill, which she said will maintain roads and transit services, while Starr criticized the month-long signing delay as a tactic to limit public input.

For any questions, clarifications, feedback, or contributions regarding this article, please contact us at editorial@tax.news. We welcome your input and are dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and insightful tax news. All inquiries will be handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policy.