7/3/07-House lawmakers voted 29-15 to kill a bill that would have increased taxes on truckers and other drivers. The additional revenue would have generated $125 million a year for roads.
Sponsored by Rep. Mitch Greenlick, D-Portland, HB2653 called for increasing the state’s per gallon tax on gasoline by 5 cents. The bill also would have established automatic tax increases of 5 cents every five years. For truckers, the corresponding weight-mile fees also would have increased.

5/10/07-A bill in the House Rules Committee would increase taxes on truckers and other drivers to generate $125 million a year for roads.
Sponsored by Rep. Mitch Greenlick, D-Portland, HB2653 would increase the state’s per gallon tax on gasoline by 5 cents. It also would establish automatic tax increases of 5 cents every five years. For truckers, the corresponding weight-mile fees also would be increased.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.

4/18/07-A bill in the House Revenue Committee would increase taxes on truckers and other drivers to generate $125 million a year for roads.
Sponsored by Rep. Mitch Greenlick, D-Portland, HB2653 would increase the state’s per gallon tax on gasoline by 5 cents. It also would establish automatic tax increases of 5 cents every five years. For truckers, the corresponding weight-mile fees also would be increased.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.