OR HB2072

Extends forest products harvest tax rates for calendar years 2026 and 2027, continuing a 90-cent per thousand board feet tax for forest research and experimentation, and a 62.5-cent tax for fire suppression benefits

Increases the Oregon Forest Practices Act administration tax from 253.46 cents to 265.44 cents per thousand board feet, covering up to 40% of total expenditures approved by the Legislative Assembly

Maintains a 21-cent per thousand board feet tax to fund professional forestry education at Oregon State University's College of Forestry

Exempts the first 25,000 board feet harvested annually by any taxpayer from all forest products harvest taxes

Takes effect on the 91st day after the 2025 regular legislative session adjourns