The Oregon special session to fund transportation has been delayed again until lawmakers convene for legislative days Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 because Sen. Chris Gorsek, D-Gresham, is still unable to return to the Capitol due to health complications.
The delay was announced the night before lawmakers were scheduled to meet on Sept. 17 for what was expected to be the last day of the special session. The session has been delayed since Sept. 3.
The funding bill would increase the gas tax and other fees in addition to phasing in a road usage charge for electric vehicles and other changes. It would also help fund the Oregon Department of Transportation and stop the layoff of 483 ODOT workers.