HB 3489

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Feb 04, 2025
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to forestry; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.

Abstract

Imposes a severance tax on owners of timber harvested from public or private forestland. Imposes the tax at rates determined under brackets according to the acreage of forestland held in common ownership, multiplied by the pond value of timber at the time of harvest. Repeals forest products harvest taxes. Abolishes a lot surcharge. Makes changes related to the cost of fire protection provided within forest protection districts. Abolishes the Emergency Fire Cost Committee and the Oregon Forest Land Protection Fund. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

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Jun 28, 2025

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Apr 24, 2025

House

Public Hearing held.

Apr 17, 2025

House

Public Hearing cancelled.

Feb 06, 2025

House

Referred to Revenue.

Feb 04, 2025

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Introduced PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
2025-04-24 Proposed Amendment -1 PDF

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