HB 3940 tax on drinks, etc for fire protection

03/26/2025 HB 3940B VOTE:NO – PASSED – Signed into Law, Gov Kotek 7-24-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3940 The Act raises and moves money to pay for wildfire costs. The Act makes certain changes to laws related to forests and fire protection. Places a surcharge of 5-cents on sales of beverage containers of beer, wine, soda, juice, cider and just plain…

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HB 3197-2 Tax on malt beverages, cider or wine

03/26/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3197 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/JACSR/Overview A GUT & STUFF BILL, HB 3197 (with -2 amendments) starts with a 2% tax on malt beverages, cider or wine in 2026, goes to 4% in 2028, 6% in 2030 and then increases to 8% in 2032.  If the tax isn’t enough, a licensed sell must file…

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