Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3934: Relating to a deceased spousal unused exclusion amount for Oregon estate tax; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3934 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on March 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a deceased spousal unused exclusion amount for Oregon estate tax; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Hai Pham (Democratic), Mark Meek (Democratic), Ed Diehl (Republican), Christine Drazan (Republican), John Lively (Democratic), Thuy Tran (Democratic), Mari Watanabe (Democratic), Daniel Bonham, Fred Girod (Republican), James Manning (Democratic), David Smith (Republican), Gregory Smith, Kevin Mannix (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), David Gomberg (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows an exclusion from the Oregon taxable estate of a surviving spouse for the unused portion of exclusion that applied to the prior deceased spouse of the decedent. Applies to estates of decedents who die on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 23 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Mark Meek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ed Diehl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Christine Drazan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| John Lively | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Thuy Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Mari Watanabe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Daniel Bonham | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Fred Girod | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Gregory Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Mannix | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| David Gomberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Dick Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Anthony Broadman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Darcey Edwards | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Ken Helm | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Shannon Isadore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Em Levy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Pam Marsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Susan McLain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Daniel Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Ricki Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Anna Scharf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Nathan Sosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Revenue.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.