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OR HJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Imposes a statewide property tax of $1 per $1,000 of real market value, exempt from existing constitutional property tax limits (Sections 11 and 11b of Article XI)

  • Creates an emergency resilience fund to receive all tax revenues and fund earnings, distributed through grants or loans for disaster preparedness projects

  • Covers disasters including earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, floods, storms, wildfires, and attacks, funding construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of disaster-related facilities

  • Excludes projects required to meet minimum building code standards from eligible uses

  • Automatically repeals June 30, 2046, with remaining funds transferring to the General Fund; requires voter approval at the next regular general election

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to imposition of tax on property for deposit in an emergency resilience fund.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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