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Public outcry as committee redirects multimodal and rail funds to plug ODOT shortfall
Summary
The subcommittee advanced SB 1601 with a dash‑3 amendment that redirects multimodal, Safe Routes to School and rail matching funds to cover an ODOT budget shortfall, prompting extensive public testimony from transit, climate and community groups warning of lost federal matches and harms to vulnerable communities.
The Capital Construction Subcommittee moved SB 1601 as amended (dash 3) to the full Ways and Means committee after vigorous debate and sustained public testimony opposing the amendment’s transportation fund reallocations.
Presenters and LFO staff explained the amendment addresses an approximately $288 million shortfall in ODOT’s budget caused in part by a ballot‑measure revenue effect and recent forecast changes. The dash‑3 amendment temporarily…
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