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OR SJR15

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lew Frederick

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the personal income tax "kicker" that currently requires surplus General Fund revenue exceeding estimates by 2% or more to be returned to personal income taxpayers

  • Retains the corporate kicker, which directs surplus corporate income and excise tax revenue exceeding estimates by 2% or more to K-12 public education funding

  • Amends Article IX, Section 14 of the Oregon Constitution and removes related provisions allowing the Legislature to use kicker funds during catastrophic disasters

  • Applies to biennia beginning on or after July 1, 2025, with the transition section set to be repealed June 30, 2029

  • Requires voter approval at the next regular general election as a constitutional amendment referendum

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to surplus revenue.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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