HB 3962 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to local taxation; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
] [ Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to study issues of local taxation. Directs the Legislative Revenue Officer to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to revenue not later than December 1, 2026. ] Allows city and county services for which net local transient lodging tax revenue may be used to be provided either directly by the city or county or indirectly by a special district. Changes the division of allowable uses of net local transient lodging tax revenue from at least 70 percent for tourism-related expenses and no more than 30 percent for city or county services, to at least 40 percent and no more than 60 percent, respectively. Allows units of local government with restricted grandfathered local transient lodging tax regimes to take advantage of the new provisions of the Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced A-Engrossed · 5 edits · Jun 19, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was amended to change its focus from requiring a study of local taxation to allowing local transient lodging tax revenue to be used for city or county services provided by special districts. The amendment also adjusts the required split of tax revenue from at least 70% for tourism to at least 40% for tourism, with the remainder available for local services.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from a study requirement to substantive changes in how local transient lodging tax revenue can be allocated and used.
FISCAL

Changed the required split of local transient lodging tax revenue from at least 70% for tourism to at least 40% for tourism, allowing up to 60% for city or county services.

ELIGIBILITY

Added provisions allowing units of local government with grandfathered tax laws to use the new provisions of the Act.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement for the Legislative Revenue Officer to study local taxation and submit findings by December 1, 2026.

Added provision allowing city and county services to be provided either directly by the city or county or indirectly by a special district using transient lodging tax revenue.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date from January 2, 2027 repeal to taking effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Floor votes · House Jun 19, 2025

How they voted

3023
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 59
Jun 19, 2025
D Democratic36
27 Yea 7 Nay 2
75% Yea
R Republican23
3 Yea 16 Nay 4
69% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jun 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
upper
Jun 19, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Jun 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Javadi, Walters. Passed.
lower
Jun 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Apr 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Revenue.
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
3 primary · 6 co-sponsors

Sponsors