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State representative previews tax, transportation and energy bills at Milwaukie work session
Summary
State Representative Mark Campbell told the Milwaukie council he will push bills this session to disconnect Oregon—rom federal tax code effects, create a data-driven maintenance funding model for roads, propose a vehicle sales 'privilege' tax to fund streets and seek changes to the state's "kicker" budget refund mechanism. He also previewed virtual power plant legislation to address peak electricity demand.
State Representative Mark Campbell used a Milwaukie council work session to outline several bills he plans to pursue this short legislative session, saying the proposals aim to stabilize revenue for transportation, smooth budget volatility and address near-term electricity peak risks.
Campbell told the council Oregon—urrently ties its income tax to federal rules and that a top priority is to "disconnect" the state code so federal tax cuts do not automatically alter state revenue. He said a full disconnect would be preferable but that the likely outcome is selective changes designed to limit federal pass-throughs. "If we want our system to continue to function, bridges fall into the river and things like that, we are going to have to raise revenue for our education system. Full stop," Campbell said.
Why it matters: Campbell argued the state—udget…
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