SB 485

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate May 21, 2025
  • Passed Senate May 20, 2025
  • Passed House Jun 19, 2025
  • Signed by Governor Jul 24, 2025

Relating to estate tax; and prescribing an effective date.

Abstract

] [Provides that the Oregon estate tax is imposed only on the estates of decedents dying on or before January 1, 2025.] Modifies the exemption from taxable estate for the value of natural resource property as applicable to forestland. Limits the exemption to small forestland owners and allows an exemption based on active management appropriate for the current phase of the forest management cycle. Applies to estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Sponsors (11)

Votes


Actions


Aug 08, 2025

Senate

Effective date, September 26, 2025.

Aug 08, 2025

Senate

Chapter 595, 2025 Laws.

Jul 24, 2025

Senate

Governor signed.

Jun 20, 2025

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 20, 2025

Senate

President signed.

Jun 19, 2025

House

Third reading. Carried by Osborne. Passed.

Jun 19, 2025

House

Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Edwards.

Jun 18, 2025

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to June 19, 2025 Calendar.

Jun 17, 2025

House

Second reading.

Jun 16, 2025

House

Recommendation: Do pass.

Jun 13, 2025

House

Work Session held.

Jun 04, 2025

House

Public Hearing held.

May 22, 2025

House

Referred to Revenue.

May 21, 2025

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

May 20, 2025

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Smith DB. Passed.

May 19, 2025

Senate

Second reading.

May 16, 2025

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

May 12, 2025

Senate

Work Session held.

May 07, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Jan 17, 2025

Senate

Referred to Finance and Revenue.

Jan 13, 2025

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
Introduced PDF
Senate Amendments to Introduced PDF
SFR Amendment -2 PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
2025-05-07 Proposed Amendment -2 PDF

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