Bill > HJR6

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to create a dedicated property tax and emergency resilience fund in Oregon. Specifically, the resolution would impose a $1 per $1,000 tax on each property's real market value, with revenues exclusively used for emergency resilience projects, which are defined as efforts to anticipate or reduce risks from natural disasters like earthquakes, landslides, floods, wildfires, and other potential catastrophic events. The tax would not be subject to existing property tax constitutional limits and would be administered by the Legislative Assembly, which can determine implementation details and potential property exemptions. The emergency resilience fund would support projects such as constructing, rehabilitating, and maintaining disaster-related facilities and infrastructure, as well as supporting essential emergency response missions. The tax and fund would have a 20-year duration, automatically repealing on June 30, 2046, with any remaining funds transferred to the General Fund. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election, requiring voter consent to take effect.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HJR6