November 11, 2025 2:50 a.m. 

On Monday, Republican leaders in the Oregon State Legislature released statements after Governor Tina Kotek announced that she signed the Transportation Package, House Bill 3991.

Senate GOP Leader Bruce Starr said, “After delaying for more than a month to keep Oregonians from weighing in on this historic tax increase, Governor Kotek finally signed her $4.3 billion transportation tax hike into law. First, she ignored thousands of Oregonians who pleaded with her not to add more financial burden for their already expensive everyday lives”. Starr said, “And finally, she ignored members of her own party who warned that her delay tactics undermine public trust and violate the basic values of democracy and good governance”.

Starr said Oregonians will not be silenced, and their voices will not be ignored. They will have the opportunity to weigh in, hold their leaders accountable, and demand a transportation system that works for the people who pay for it.

House GOP Leader Lucetta Elmer said, “This bill adds $4.3 billion in new taxes and fees at a time when Oregon families can least afford it. I’m grateful Oregonians will now have another opportunity to make their voices heard and express to lawmakers that they too must live within their means”. Elmer said, “It is not the responsibility of Oregon taxpayers to continue picking up the tab for lawmakers who make poor budget decisions”.