Danielle Bethell is in the news in connection with an Oregon legislative debate over when to hold a referendum on the state’s transportation taxes. The referendum, backed by more than 250,000 signatures, seeks to stop scheduled increases in gas and payroll taxes, and a bill would move the vote from November to May. The issue is contentious, with Gov. Tina Kotek and Democratic leaders opposing the timing change on constitutional grounds and Republicans warning a May vote could affect turnout.