HB 3249

Allows a partial exemption of ad valorem property taxes due on the owner-occupied principal dwelling of an individual who is at least 65 years of age and the individual's surviving spouse regardless of age.

Status In House Committee (HREV)
Sponsors Boomer Wright (Republican) (Chief), Bobby Levy (Republican)
Fiscal impact May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued
Revenue impact May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued

Bill Text

Seniors age 65 and older and their surviving spouses receive a partial exemption from property taxes on their owner-occupied principal dwelling.

Original Bill Text

Overview#

Digest: The Act would grant a partial tax exemption for the home of a senior or the senior’s surviving spouse. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Allows a partial exemption of ad valorem property taxes due on the owner-occupied principal dwelling of an individual who is at least 65 years of age and the individual’s surviving spouse regardless of age. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Public Testimony

Name Organization Position Date
Gary Sumrak Medford Support 2025-02-14
Thena Larteri Lyons Brookings Support 2025-02-17
D Torres Oregonian Support 2025-02-17
Elaine Lavington Roseburg Support 2025-02-18
Kelly Wine Glendale Support 2025-02-19
Jody Wiser Tax Fairness Oregon Oppose 2025-02-20
Angela Stuhr Jackson County Assessor Oppose 2025-02-20
Jennifer Harris-sheets Glendale Support 2025-02-20
Jane Griffith Azalea Support 2025-02-20
Dianna Grissom Glendale Support 2025-02-20
Robert Price Glendale Support 2025-02-21
Andrea Meyer AARP Oregon Oppose 2025-02-21
Jenna Jones League of Oregon Cities Oppose 2025-02-21
Marcia Kelley Oregon Womens Rights Coalition Oppose 2025-02-21
Justin Low Association of Oregon Counties Oppose 2025-02-22

Legislative History

Date Chamber Action
2025-01-21 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2025-01-24 H Referred to Revenue.
2025-02-20 H Public Hearing held.
2025-06-27 H In committee upon adjournment.

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