SJR 7 Oregon Senate · 2017 Regular Session

Proposing revision of Oregon Constitution relating to taxation; and requiring approval by a two-thirds majority.

Summary
Proposes revision of Oregon Constitution directing Legislative Assembly to adopt sales tax on purchase price of tangible personal property and services and use tax on purchase price of tangible personal property. Requires exemption from taxes for necessities. Preempts local sales and use taxes not approved on or before November 6, 2018. Exempts all owner-occupied primary residences from all property taxation. Provides sales and use taxes shall be set at rate determined by Legislative Revenue Officer to be necessary to replace revenue formerly collected on residential property granted exemption from property taxation and to pay ongoing administrative costs of sales and use taxes. Refers proposed revision to people for their approval or rejection at next primary election.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017 Last action Jul 8, 2017
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Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Jan 17, 2017
Committee
Referred to Finance and Revenue, then Rules.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
CR
Chuck Riley
DDemocratic
OR
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