HB 3712
Changes the metrics for a homestead's real market value and the household income of a claimant in order to expand eligibility for the homestead property tax deferral program.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Sponsors | E. Werner Reschke (Republican) (Chief), Bobby Levy (Republican), Christine Drazan (Republican) (Chief), Travis Nelson (Democrat), Nancy Nathanson (Democrat), David Brock Smith (Republican), Deb Patterson (Democrat), Janeen Sollman (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | Revenue impact issued |
Bill Text
The bill changes metrics for real market value and household income to expand eligibility for the homestead property tax deferral program.
Overview#
Digest: The Act would change the metrics for real market value and income to make more people eligible to defer property taxes on their homes. The Act would have LRO study the value of basing program entry on equity vs. income and turn in a report next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). [Digest: The Act would change the metrics for real market value and income so that more people will be able to defer property taxes on their homes. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3).] Changes the metrics for a homestead’s real market value and the household income of a claimant in order to expand eligibility for the homestead property tax deferral program. Requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly about the equity that claimants hold in their homesteads and the advantages and disadvantages of determining program eligibility on the basis of equity rather than household income.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Wiser | Tax Fairness Oregoin | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| Jody Wiser | Tax Fairenss Ofregon | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| Jody Wiser | Tax Fairness Oregon | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| E. Werner Reschke | Malin | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| E. Werner Reschke | Salem | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| E. Werner Reschke | Salem | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| Rep. Reschke | State Representative | Neutral | 2025-03-18 |
| E. Werner Reschke | Salem | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| E. Werner Reschke | Salem | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| Jody Wiser | Tax Fairness Oregon | Support | 2025-06-01 |
| Jody Wiser | Tax Fairness Oregon | Support | 2025-06-01 |
| Jody Wiser | Tax Fairness Oregon | Support | 2025-06-01 |
| Jody Wiser | Tax Fairness Oregon | Support | 2025-06-01 |
| JENNIFER KAMPRATH | Beaverton | Support | 2025-06-02 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2025-06-02 |
| Jody Wiser | Tax Fairness Oregon | Support | 2025-06-02 |
| David Freitag | Prineville | Support | 2025-06-03 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-02-27 | H | Referred to Revenue. |
| 2025-03-18 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-04-29 | H | Informational Meeting held. |
| 2025-05-06 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-05-08 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-05-13 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed. |
| 2025-05-14 | H | Second reading. |
| 2025-05-15 | H | Third reading. Carried by Reschke. Passed. |
| 2025-05-19 | S | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-05-19 | S | Referred to Finance and Revenue. |
| 2025-06-02 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-06-09 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2025-06-16 | S | Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill. |
| 2025-06-16 | S | Second reading. |
| 2025-06-17 | S | Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed. |
| 2025-06-18 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2025-06-18 | S | President signed. |
| 2025-06-26 | H | Governor signed. |
| 2025-07-25 | H | Chapter 449, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026. |