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OR SJR22

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Bonham

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends the Oregon Constitution to create a "Senior Property Tax Freeze" that caps property tax assessments on primary residences for homeowners aged 65 or older, preventing assessed value increases while enrolled in the program

  • Eligibility requires the owner to be at least 65 years old by April 15 before the property tax year and either occupy the home or be absent for health reasons; homes held in trusts also qualify

  • Counties must establish a simple enrollment process for eligible seniors to participate in the property tax relief program

  • Upon sale or transfer of the home, the county assessor reassesses the property to the value it would have been without the freeze

  • Requires voter approval at the next regular general election, with the Legislative Assembly mandated to enact implementing legislation in the first odd-numbered year session following approval

Legislative Description

Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to a property tax relief program for the owner-occupied primary residences of certain seniors.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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