Salem, OR — Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is using her constitutional authority to call a special session of the Oregon Legislature to begin on Friday, August 29, 2025, for lawmakers to take up legislation to pay for basic road maintenance and operations at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), as well as address funding needs for local governments and transit districts. Governor Kotek stated:…
Governor Kotek Calls for Special Session to Address Transportation System Emergency
Legislature will return to Salem next month to restore essential transportation services and staff