OR SB 1599
Author
Rob Wagner
900 Court St. NE, S-201
Salem, OR 97301
503-986-1600
Sen.RobWagner@oregonlegislature.gov
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Bill Text
Category
Fuel Tax and Infrastructure Funding
State
OR
Summary
Advances the statewide vote on a referendum challenging the states 2025 transportation funding package, from November to May 2026.
Issue
Advances the statewide vote on a referendum challenging the states 2025 transportation funding package, from November to May 2026. The transportation package, which funds transportation infrastructure improvements, includes fuel tax increases, and higher vehicle registration and title fees.
Notes
Effective date 3/1/2026.
History
02/05/20265 Introduction and first reading in Senate. Referred to President's desk.
02/05/265 Referred to Referendum Petition 2026-302.
02/09/20269 Public hearing held in Senate Committee.
02/11/2026 Public hearing held in Senate Committee.
02/12/2026 Work Session held in Senate Committee.
02/13/2026 Senate Committee recommends passing with amendments.
02/16/2026 Second reading in Senate.
02/17/2026 Carried over in Senate to 2/18 by unanimous consent.
02/18/2026 Carried over to 2/9 in Senate by unanimous consent.
02/19/2026 Taken from 2/19 Senate Calendar and placed on 2/20 Calendar on voice vote.
02/20/2026 Carried over to 2/3 Senate Calendar by unanimous consent.
02/23/2026 Motion to take from today's Calendar and be placed on 3/8 Calendar failed.
02/23/2026 Motion to refer to Senate Committee on Legislative Counsel failed.
02/23/2026 Third reading. Passed Senate.
02/24/2026 First reading in House. Referred to Speaker's desk.
02/24/2026 Referred to Referendum Petition 2026-302.
02/25/2026 House Committee recommends passage.
02/25/2026 Second reading in House.
02/26/2026 Rules suspended in House. Carried over to 3/2 Calendar.
03/02/2026 Third reading in House.
03/02/2026 Motion to refer to House Committee on Rules failed.
03/02/2026 Passed House.
03/02/2026 Signed by President of the Senate and Speaker of the House.
03/02/2026 Signed by Governor.