OregonRelating to forestry; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.
What it does
Imposes a severance tax on owners of timber harvested from public or private forestland. Imposes the tax at rates determined under brackets according to the acreage of forestland held in common ownership, multiplied by the pond value of timber at the time of harvest. Repeals forest products harvest taxes.
More detail
Abolishes a lot surcharge. Makes changes related to the cost of fire protection provided within forest protection districts. Abolishes the Emergency Fire Cost Committee and the Oregon Forest Land Protection Fund. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 28In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Apr 24Public Hearing held.
- Apr 17Public Hearing cancelled.
- Feb 6Referred to Revenue.Minor
- Feb 4First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced