HJR 23
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution imposing tax on property, providing that tax is not subject to sections 11 or 11b, Article XI, of Oregon Constitution, providing that revenues from tax must be deposited in emergency resilience fund, providing that moneys in fund may be used only for emergency resilience projects, and repealing provisions June 30, 2040.
| Status | In House Committee (HREV) |
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Sponsors | Paul Evans (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
This amendment imposes a property tax not subject to constitutional limitations with revenues dedicated to an emergency resilience fund for emergency resilience projects.
Overview#
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution imposing tax on property, providing that tax is not subject to sections 11 or 11b, Article XI, of Oregon Constitution, providing that revenues from tax must be deposited in emergency resilience fund, providing that moneys in fund may be used only for emergency resilience projects, and repealing provisions June 30, 2040. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-04 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2019-03-11 | H | Referred to Revenue with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. |
| 2019-06-30 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |