HB 2659 Oregon House · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to tax programs related to forestlands; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Repeals special assessments and property tax exemptions for forestlands covered by timber plantations and nonforested land. Requires State Forester and county assessors to develop system for forestland owners to estimate area of their forestland that is natural forest, seminatural forest, timber plantations and nonforested lands. Repeals property tax exemptions for environmentally sensitive logging equipment and skyline and swing yarders. Requires counties to use at least 30 percent of moneys received as result of changes to special assessment and property tax exemption programs for climate adaptation and climate smart forest practices. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Committee
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Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 18, 2019
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources with subsequent referral to Revenue.
lower
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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