SB 387
Grants higher property tax exemptions for the property of veterans with disabilities.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SFR) |
| Sponsors | Kim Thatcher (Republican) (Chief), Suzanne Weber (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), E. Werner Reschke (Republican), David Brock Smith (Republican) (Chief), Mike McLane (Republican), Bruce Starr (Republican), Fred Girod (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | Revenue impact issued |
Bill Text
Grants higher property tax exemptions for the property of veterans with disabilities and their surviving unmarried spouses.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Kim Thatcher
Co-Sponsors: Suzanne Weber, Bobby Levy, E. Werner Reschke
Overview#
Digest: The Act would grant higher property tax breaks for disabled veterans and their spouses if they survive them. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Grants higher property tax exemptions for the property of veterans with disabilities. Grants exemptions for a veteran’s surviving spouse who remains unmarried. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Levy | Echo | Support | 2025-01-28 |
| Shannon Bell | Jackson County Administrator's Office | Oppose | 2025-01-28 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2025-01-29 |
| Tony Giardina | Oregon Veterans Association | Support | 2025-04-09 |
| Capt Brad Fry | Rogue River Oregon | Support | 2025-04-09 |
| John Calhoun | PORTLAND | Oppose | 2025-04-09 |
| Jason Williams | Taxpayers Association of Oregon | Support | 2025-04-09 |
| James Walz | Sublimity | Support | 2025-04-09 |
| Darrell Gulstrom | Hillsboro | Support | 2025-04-09 |
| Denice Searcy | EUGENE | Support | 2025-04-09 |
| Elaine Lavington | ROSEBURG | Support | 2025-04-09 |
| Marcia Kelley | Oregon Womens Rights Coalition | Oppose | 2025-04-10 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-01-17 | S | Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs, then Finance and Revenue. |
| 2025-01-28 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-02-06 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2025-02-10 | S | Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Finance and Revenue by prior reference. |
| 2025-02-10 | S | Referred to Finance and Revenue by prior reference. |
| 2025-04-09 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-04-28 | S | Informational Meeting held. |
| 2025-06-27 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |