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Oregon voters rejected Measure 120, leaving lawmakers with the task of crafting a long-term funding plan for roads, bridges and transit by 2027. With the gas-tax hike off the table, the Legislature faces pressure to identify new revenue options to maintain and improve the state’s transportation network and fund future projects.
Oregon voters rejected Measure 120, a transportation funding package that would have raised the gas tax, elevated vehicle fees and temporarily increased payroll taxes to boost funding for roads, bridges, and transit. With about 83% voting against and 17% in support, the defeat means no immediate changes to current taxes, but officials warn a long-term funding gap remains, likely keeping transportation funding on the agenda for the 2027 session.