HB 4134: Relating to funding for natural resource matters; prescribing an effective date; and providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
HB 4134 status: Introduced — Chapter 140, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026 (updated Apr 13, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialIncreases the state transient lodging tax. Changes the name of the Oregon Conservation Strategy Subaccount to the Recovering Oregon's Wildlife Fund Subaccount. Specifies how moneys attributable to the increase are to be distributed. Applies the transient lodging tax increase to transient lodging charges occurring on or...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Provides dedicated funding for wildlife conservation
- Renames and updates the wildlife fund subaccount
Risks
- Funding is dependent on tourism volume
Economy
Benefits
- Revenue generation for public state programs
Risks
- Increased tax burden on the hospitality and tourism industry
- Potential impact on lodging price competitiveness
Society
Benefits
- Long-term public benefit from wildlife conservation
Risks
- Increased costs for travelers and residents using lodging services
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Abstract does not detail the specific percentage of the tax increase
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Introduced
CurrentChapter 140, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
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