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OR HB4134

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ken Helm

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Increases Oregon's state transient lodging tax from 1.5% to 2.75% total, with the additional 1.25% dedicated to wildlife and natural resource programs, effective January 1, 2027

  • Allocates 1.0% of the tax to the newly renamed "Recovering Oregon's Wildlife Fund Subaccount" (formerly Oregon Conservation Strategy Subaccount) for State Fish and Wildlife Commission conservation efforts

  • Distributes the remaining 0.25% among multiple agencies: Department of State Police for anti-poaching (0.05%), Department of Agriculture for wolf management and invasive species (0.07%), Fish and Wildlife for connectivity and stewardship (0.07%), and Department of Justice for wildlife law enforcement (0.01%)

  • Requires lodging providers to describe the wildlife-related portion of the tax as a "nature conservation fee" on receipts and invoices

  • Takes effect 91 days after the 2026 legislative session adjourns and requires three-fifths majority approval as a revenue-raising measure

Legislative Description

Relating to funding for natural resource matters; prescribing an effective date; and providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.

Last Action

President signed.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Revenue2/24/2026
Revenue2/2/2026

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