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OR HB3947

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Lively

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Increases the revenue estimate for the 2023-2025 biennium to $24 billion for General Fund sources (excluding corporate income and excise taxes) under Article IX, section 14(6)(a) of the Oregon Constitution

  • Redirects surplus revenue (the difference between actual collections and the original constitutional estimate) to the State Fire Marshal Fund for wildfire prevention and response

  • Returns money to personal income taxpayers only if actual revenues exceed the new $24 billion estimate by 2% or more

  • Requires two-thirds legislative majority for passage due to the revenue estimate modification

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relating to use of surplus revenues for wildfire funding; declaring an emergency; providing for revenue estimate modification that requires approval by a two-thirds majority.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Climate, Energy, and Environment3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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