OR HB3402

Governor gains authority to appoint the Director of Transportation, replacing the Oregon Transportation Commission's previous appointment power, with Senate confirmation required.

Division of Audits must conduct biennial performance audits of ODOT focusing on State Highway Fund expenditures and capital projects, with results reported to the Legislative Assembly.

Motor vehicle fuel tax increases from 34 cents to 43 cents per gallon; passenger vehicle registration fees rise from $43 to $64 per year; vehicle title fees increase from $77 to $168.

Continuous Improvement Advisory Committee membership expands to include the ODOT Director, chief engineer, major project experts, and National Environmental Policy Act specialists, with monthly meetings and quarterly reporting required.

Joint Committee on Transportation gains quarterly review authority over major projects ($250 million or more) and must review city/county requests to expand highway project scope when local governments do not provide funding.