SB 884
Grants higher property tax exemption for property of veterans with disabilities.
| Status | In Senate Committee (JCTE) |
| Requested by | (at the request of Vietnam Veterans of America, Oregon State Council) |
| Sponsors | Kim Thatcher (Republican) (Chief), Paul Evans (Democrat) (Chief), James Manning Jr. (Democrat) (Chief), David Brock Smith (Republican), Bill Hansell (Republican), Suzanne Weber (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | Revenue impact issued |
Bill Text
The bill grants a higher property tax exemption for property of veterans with disabilities and their surviving unmarried spouses.
Overview#
Grants higher property tax exemption for property of veterans with disabilities. Grants exemption for veteran’s surviving spouse who remains unmarried. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Braun | Braun Law LLC | Support | 2023-03-05 |
| Seiji Shiratori | Department of Revenue | Unknown | 2023-03-08 |
| Lindsay Tenes | League of Oregon Cities | Neutral | 2023-03-09 |
| shannon normington | Portland | Support | 2023-03-10 |
| Don Homuth | Salem | Support | 2023-03-11 |
| Steve Bates | Committee on Memorials and Remembrance | Support | 2023-04-24 |
| Seiji Shiratori | Department of Revenue | Neutral | 2023-04-26 |
| Gus Bedwell | Aumsville | Neutral | 2023-04-27 |
| Thomas Weiss | Salem | Support | 2023-04-27 |
| shannon normington | Portland | Support | 2023-04-28 |
| Wiley Steve | Vietnam Veterans of America | Support | 2023-04-29 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-09 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2023-02-13 | S | Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs, then Tax Expenditures. |
| 2023-03-09 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-03-30 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2023-04-04 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Tax Expenditures by prior and requesting referral to Ways and Means (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2023-04-04 | S | Referred to Tax Expenditures by prior reference, then Ways and Means by order of the President. |
| 2023-04-28 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-06-25 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |