Relating to forestry; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
Summary
Imposes severance tax on owner of timber harvested from public or private forestland. Imposes tax at rates, determined under brackets according to acreage of forestland held in common ownership, multiplied by pond value of timber at time of harvest. Repeals forest products harvest taxes. Abolishes Emergency Fire Cost Committee. Abolishes Oregon Forest Land Protection Fund. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 21, 2023
Committee
Referred to Revenue.
lower
Mar 20, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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