HB 2659

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2019 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 14, 2019
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

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

Abstract

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.

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Jul 01, 2019

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Mar 26, 2019

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 18, 2019

House

Referred to Natural Resources with subsequent referral to Revenue.

Jan 14, 2019

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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