Bill > HJR8

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would establish a new state property tax specifically dedicated to funding public safety. The amendment would require the Legislative Assembly to create an administrative body responsible for overseeing this tax and would allow the state to impose a property tax on all real and personal property at a rate not exceeding $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The tax revenues would be used exclusively for public safety funding and associated administrative costs. The Legislative Assembly would have the authority to delegate tax implementation to the administrative body and would be required to define taxable property, establish assessment and collection processes, and potentially create varying tax rates or exemptions based on reasonable property or taxpayer classifications. Importantly, this proposed state property tax would be exempt from existing constitutional limitations on property taxation (specifically Ballot Measures 50 and 5). The proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to Oregon voters for approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HJR8