b'OREGON Fuels Association Report 2023 WPMA State ReportHappy Winter The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union filed an Initiative Petition for the 2024 ballot to repeal self-service statewide, including Eastern Oregon and coastal counties where or is it? is was previously allowed prior to the new law. OFA is working closely with the Northwest Grocery Association to oppose this Ini-Oregon enjoyed a beautifultiative. Our members will continue to receive updates on whether fall,full of spectacular colors, andthis Initiative is ultimately moving forward towards the ballot. now we have settled in for winter rains. I am thrilled, however, that theTransportationmighty El Nio has promised us that our winter will be warmer and drierInfrastructure Funding Tracey Andersonthan usual. I will be holding him to that.OFA Executive Director I have had the pleasure of visiting withThe State has been unable to deliveron its promises from some OFA marketer members at theirthe 2017 transportation bill. A decline in gas tax revenue, contro-businesses this past season and it has been so great seeing theseversies related to tolling, and increasing construction costs have companies at work in our community. I am looking forward tolimited expansion plans to I-5 and I-205 and to fund a portion of visiting more in the new year. OFA has also been able to welcomethe I-5 bridge that crosses the Columbia River. As a result, more several new marketer members in the second half of 2023. We arelegislative attention on ways to raise revenue in 2025 to cover the growing, and we look forward to celebrating that growth in just acosts of existing operation and maintenance is expected, as well as few days at our Holiday Party. We are strong in tradition and arefor the expansion of transportation infrastructure.excited to welcome all once again to the Portland Golf Club on Wednesday, December 6, for cocktails, heavy hors doeuvres, andRenewable Dieselmerriment. It isnt too late to register so please join us!Oregon Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieberremains Legislative Update interested in learning more about expanding Oregons access to renewable diesel. OFA is meeting with Lieber and other interested We expect a lot of musical chairs at the Oregon Legis- legislators, industry stakeholders, and environmental advocates lature,with several key legislators, including the Speaker of theto discuss Oregons opportunities and limitations for supplying House, announcing a run for statewide office, resulting in otherrenewable diesel to different communities. Any future legislation legislators replacing them and their leadership positions. Wellon this topic remains to be seen.have a full report on those changes after the March 2024 deadline to file for re-election.Climate ProtectionAt every level of government, the effort to address safety, drugs, affordability, livability and homelessness in the City of PortlandProgram Rulemakingcontinues. These are issues that have a ripple effect across the rest of the state and these issues will continue to take up a lot of policyThe DEQ has proposed changes to the Climatespace. The effort to reform or repeal Ballot Measure 110, decrimi- Protection Program,designed to allow more competitionnalizing drugs, will be top of the legislative agenda during theto new market entrance and help stabilize Oregons fuel markets. 2024 short legislative session. The Environmental Quality Commission is expected to adoptthe rules in November, which has not yet happened at the timeSelf-Service Gas of this writing.The expansion of self-servicein Oregon is getting a lot ofIn closing,we are looking forward to enjoying the holidayseason as the gift it is and we wish the same for all of you. We attention. Consumers are adjusting to the new self-service lawslook forward to seeing you all in the New Year!in their communities. We have been in contact with the Oregon State Fire Marshalls office regarding complaints and have noticedAs we say in my family,Felicidades y Prspero Ao Nuevo!a downward trend of complaints as consumers adjust to the newSsystem. Unfortunately, there is not yet 100% compliance across Oregon which has subjected this law to criticisms and potential changes in a future legislative session.WPMA News / Winter 202331'