Opponents of a recently passed transportation bill say they have enough signatures to refer the package and its related gas tax increase to Oregon voters.

The initiative to send the bill to voters in the November 2026 election has gathered more than 150,000 signatures, according to estimates from its chief petitioners.

Those signatures have yet to be verified by the Oregon Secretary of State. But the total far exceeds the 78,116 they need by Dec. 30 to qualify for the ballot.

“We stand with Oregonians who want the opportunity to vote on the Governor’s gas tax increase,” said Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr. “Oregonians want state government to prioritize tax dollars, not just always ask for more.”

The transportation bill, Democrats’ top legislative priority this year, was an effor

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