SB 1562 Oregon Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to local taxation; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
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. Establishes biennial reporting by local governments of amounts and uses of local transient lodging tax revenue. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Mar 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
3 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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