(Salem, OR) -- Democrats in the Oregon Legislature voted to move a massive transportation funding bill out of committee on Friday. But it took removing Representative Mark Meek to do it. Meek opposes the bill and his vote was crucial. Senate President Rob Wagner took Meek's seat on the committee. Opposition from some democrats means a House vote could be close. The bill will raise taxes and fees nearly two-billion-dollars a year. The gas tax will increase 15 cents, vehicle registration and other fees will go up, and there will be a two percent tax on new car sales and a one percent tax on used car sales.