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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SB 533 Protects drug price fixing

03/06/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB533 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SHC/Overview Bans drug makers from taking actions that make it hard for some drug outlets to get certain drugs on behalf of health care providers, deliver the drugs to the providers or dispense the drugs. Creates a civil penalty for drug manufacturers that interfere directly or…

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SB 1553 Crime to consume illegal drugs on public transportation

 VOTE:YES – Passed