14 Oregon Trucking Association, Inc. Oregon Truck Dispatch GIVEN THE MANY important issues the trucking industry is facing in the 2023 Legislative Session, it is more important than ever that our members make our voices heard in Salem this year. Which is why we were thrilled to have nearly 90 OTA members join us in Salem on April 27 for OTA’s 2023 Trucking Day at the Capitol. Due to ongoing construction at the Capitol Building, attendees convened at the Salem Convention Center, where Rep. Susan McLain, Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis and Sen Brian Boquist, the Co-Chair and Co-Vice Chairs of the Joint Committee on Transportation, reported on the latest developments on I-5 bridge funding. Following the presentation from legislators, Ray Mabey, Deputy Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Administrator at ODOT, reported from an agency perspective on the I-5 bridge project. In the afternoon, attendees had an opportunity to meet with legislators at their offices in the Capitol Building, where they talked about everything from trucking taxes and fees, to transportation package funding, and ways that trucking is shifting to clean diesel. While some attendees wrapped up the day by testifying at the Joint Committee on Transportation’s hearing on I-5 bridge funding, others spoke with legislators at our legislative reception to close out the day. Thank you to all of our members who joined us for 2023 Trucking Day at the Capitol. We look forward to welcoming you back to Salem in 2024! 2023 Trucking Day at the Capitol
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