New: Gov. Tina Kotek just said 483 ODOT employees will be laid off by July 31. The big question is whether Kotek calls a special session to try to find money that could reverse the loss of workers -- and if so when and what it looks like. #orpol

Gov. Tina Kotek had a lot of blame to spread around, after lawmakers failed to pass new $$ for roads this session. None for herself, so much. #orpol #orleg .

Republicans decline to waive House rules to speed up consideration of HB 3402 -- the 3-cent gas tax hike. And that should do it. Legislature looks like it will adjourn with no new funding for roads. #orleg #orpol.

In the House, lawmakers are about to take up HB 5006, the "Christmas Tree" bill that doles out $$ to a huge variety of pet projects. Always one of the last bills to pass. House members are donning atypical hats (Pam Marsh's is Statue of Liberty crown). Sine die nigh? #orleg.

On a party-line vote, Democrats pass HB 3402 out of committee. Now the question is whether the 3-cent gas tax hike -- an attempt by Dems to salvage some increased funding for ODOT -- will survive votes in both chambers. (And also: When are we adjourning, folks?) #orleg #orpol.

Kotek's claim about layoffs is notable, since in a budget hearing lawmakers discussed that it was likely ODOT might not need to layoff anyone if new money didn't pass. Rep. Christine Drazan points that out as committee gets ready to vote on 3-cent gas tax increase. #orleg.

Gov. Kotek is speaking now, urging lawmakers to find agreement on a 3-cent gas tax increase. "Without this revenue I will need to layoff 600-700 workers who provide essential services right now. That would be one of the largest layoffs in Oregon history.". #orleg #orpol.

We're awaiting a committee hearing, where Democrats will float a stopgap bill meant to help ODOT's budget picture now that HB 2025 is dead. Gov. Tina Kotek is expected to testify in favor of the bill, which would hike the state's gas tax by 3 cents. #orleg #orpol.

NEW: Democrats' major road-funding bill is dead. The party is scrambling to instead pass a 3-cent gas tax increase. #orleg #orpol .

Mannix is the only Republican, by my count, who has offered public support for the bill.

Republican Rep. Kevin Mannix of Salem says he'll vote for HB 2025, the Democrats' transportation funding bill. Would give the party some breathing room in a House vote tomorrow, but the bill's fate is still unclear. #orpol #orleg.

When a Democrat is vying against GOP lawmakers to see who can oppose the transportation bill hardest, we are in interesting times. #orpol #orleg.

And just in case you're curious about placeholders.

The House Rules Committee now has a committee hearing scheduled for tomorrow at 3:45p. The only thing on the agenda: A placeholder bill dealing with transportation. No idea what the intent of the bill is, but almost certainly has to do with fate of HB 2025. #orleg #orpol

Democrats have unveiled their rejiggered road-funding proposal. Features:.--Smaller tax increase on car sales.--Smaller gas tax increases .--No gas tax indexing. A partial rundown: #orpol #orleg.

Oregon lawmakers appear likely to delay campaign finance limits by four years. #orleg.

House Dems are taking their official group photo. Sine Die is coming. At some point this week. Allegedly. #orleg

With the Dem transportation bill's fate looking dire last week, House Speaker Julie Fahey spent the weekend trying to bring skeptical members of her party on board. House Dems were scrambling to sell a revised plan to the Senate on Monday. #orpol #orleg.

Transpo Committee also gets two new faces: Senate Prez Pro Tem James Manning, D-Eugene, and Sen Lew Frederick, D-Portland. They take slots formerly held by Gorsek and Sen. Mark Meek (who was ejected bc he didn't support the bill).

Republicans have been furious over Gorsek's behavior on Friday, when he told Boshart Davis to stop talking because he said he felt impugned. They've called for his censure today, and some boycotted a House floor session. #orpol #orleg.