Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOregonIntroduced
HB 4130: Relating to farm use.
Shelly Davis
HB 4130 status: Introduced — Chapter 115, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027 (updated Apr 13, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill expands the scope of 'farm use' for property tax purposes to include land used for processing products or by-products raised on a farm.
Who is affected
Farmers, agricultural processing facility operators, and local county tax assessment offices.
Requirements and enforcement
Landowners must meet the clarified definition of 'preparing' products to qualify for the special assessment.
Costs and funding
Direct costs to the state are not listed, but the change will likely reduce property tax revenues for local jurisdictions.
When it takes effect
Becomes effective January 1, 2027.
Potential benefits
Provides tax relief and regulatory clarity for agricultural value-added processing.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for erosion of the local tax base and difficulties in consistent enforcement of the definition of 'preparing'.
What is still unknown
The specific degree to which processing facilities must be integrated into the farm unit to qualify.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Reduces property tax liability for farms with on-site processing
- Supports vertical integration of agricultural business operations
- Provides clearer regulatory definitions for tax assessors
Risks
- Potential reduction in local property tax revenue streams
- Risk of industrial-scale facilities qualifying for farm-use tax breaks
- Increased administrative burden for county assessors to verify criteria
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Low
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