俄勒冈州选民将于2026年5月决定提高交通税以弥补2.42亿美元的缺口。 Oregon voters will decide in May 2026 on a transportation tax hike to fix a $242 million shortfall.

俄勒冈州选民将在2026年5月决定增加交通税, Oregon voters will decide in May 2026 on a proposed transportation tax increase, after lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1599 to move the referendum from November. 这项措施由总督Tina Kotek签署,旨在通过提高天然气税、车辆费和工资税,解决俄勒冈州交通部2.42亿美元的短缺。 The measure, signed by Governor Tina Kotek, aims to address a $242 million shortfall at the Oregon Department of Transportation by raising the gas tax, vehicle fees, and payroll taxes. 民主党人认为先前的投票有助于及时规划, 防止裁员, 而共和党人则主张改变会破坏选民意愿, 并发誓在法庭上质疑。 Democrats argue the earlier vote enables timely planning and prevents staffing cuts, while Republicans claim the change undermines voter intent and vow to challenge it in court. 决定是在一场运动之后作出的,这次运动收集了250 000个签名,以便在11月的投票中提出这个问题。 The decision follows a campaign that gathered 250,000 signatures to place the issue on the November ballot.