Kotek: Salem's HB 3991 Repeal Hinges on Public Vote

Kotek: Salem's HB 3991 repeal hinges on public vote

Gov. Tina Kotek addressed the updated legal analysis concerning House Bill 3991.

GOVERNOR KOTEK RESPONDS TO LEGAL ANALYSIS ON TRANSPORTATION REPEAL

January 22, 2026 10:55 a.m.    On Wednesday, Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to updated legal analysis from the Oregon Legislature concluding that repealing House Bill 3991 through legislative action would be unconstitutional and that the measure instead be referred to voters. A release said earlier legal analysis relied on by the legislature had concluded that the bill could be repealed through legislative action. Governor Ko…