SB 1593 Oregon Senate · 2024 Regular Session

Relating to timber taxation; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.

Summary
Digest: The Act would impose a new tax on the gross proceeds from the sale of unprocessed timber cut on private land larger than 500 acres held in common ownership. The Act would provide funding to counties and to protect homes, neighborhoods and water supplies from wildfire damage. The Act would repeal the current forest products harvest tax. The Act will be referred to the people at the 2024 general election. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3). Imposes a new tax on the gross proceeds from the sale of unprocessed timber harvested on private land in excess of 500 acres held in common ownership in this state. Repeals the current forest products harvest tax regime. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next general election.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2024 Last action Mar 8, 2024
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Committee
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Mar 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to Finance and Revenue, then Rules.
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
3 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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