Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SJR 7 — Proposing revision of Oregon Constitution relating to taxation; and requiring approval by a two-thirds majority.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Proposes revision of Oregon Constitution directing Legislative Assembly to adopt sales tax on purchase price of tangible personal property and services and use tax on purchase price of tangible personal property. Requires exemption from taxes for necessities. Preempts local sales and use taxes not approved on or before November 6, 2018. Exempts all owner-occupied primary residences from all property taxation. Provides sales and use taxes shall be set at rate determined by Legislative Revenue Officer to be necessary to replace revenue formerly collected on residential property granted exemption from property taxation and to pay ongoing administrative costs of sales and use taxes. Refers proposed revision to people for their approval or rejection at next primary election.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Finance and Revenue, then Rules.

  3. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (89)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR 7 do?
Proposes revision of Oregon Constitution directing Legislative Assembly to adopt sales tax on purchase price of tangible personal property and services and use tax on purchase price of tangible personal property. Requires exemption from taxes for necessities. Preempts local sales and use taxes not approved on or before November 6, 2018. Exempts all owner-occupied primary residences from all property taxation. Provides sales and use taxes shall be set at rate determined by Legislative Revenue Officer to be necessary to replace revenue formerly collected on residential property granted exemption from property taxation and to pay ongoing administrative costs of sales and use taxes. Refers proposed revision to people for their approval or rejection at next primary election.
Who sponsors SJR 7?
SJR 7 is sponsored by Chuck Riley.
What is the current status of SJR 7?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SJR 7?
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