Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1562: Relating to local taxation; 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
SB 1562 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to local taxation; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Suzanne Weber (Republican), Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic), Jules Walters (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): 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 city and county services for which net local transient lodging tax revenue may be used to be provided either directly by the city or county or indirectly by a special district. Changes the division of allowable uses of net local transient lodging tax revenue from at least 70 percent for tourism-related expenses and no more than 30 percent for city or county services, to at least 40 percent and no more than 60 percent, respectively. Allows units of local government with restricted grandfathered local transient lodging tax regimes to take advantage of the new provisions of the Act. Establishes biennial reporting by local governments of amounts and uses of local transient lodging tax revenue. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Weber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Courtney Neron Misslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Jules Walters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Matt Bunch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Ken Helm | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Sarah McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Kim Thatcher | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“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.
- Referred to Finance and Revenue.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.