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HOT TOPICS

Tuesday Hearing on Lodging Tax Bill
Senate Bill 595, which changes the 70/30 split for local lodging taxes to a 40/30/30 split to include 30% for affordable housing is scheduled for an important public hearing Tuesday, March 19 in front of the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee. Our industry needs to show how crucial reinvestments in tourism promotion and facilities are to Oregon.

Costly Impact of Cap and Trade Bill (video)
HB 2020 would raise prices on users of natural gas including restaurants and lodging properties. This legislation could increase the cost of living for Oregonians, give appointed officials the authority to increase taxes without a vote of the people or Legislature and drive jobs away from the state.