ADVOCACY

ORLA is a powerful voice on key industry issues. Our government affairs team is on the front lines promoting and protecting the foodservice and lodging industries of Oregon. By advocating for public policies that sustain our industry and educating elected officials about the issues and challenges our industry faces, we serve as the voice of hospitality at the local, state and national levels. ​

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FIND YOUR LEGISLATOR

Statewide Advocacy
The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session will kick off next January with ORLA's Government Affairs Team focusing on several key issues including protecting the 70/30 split in lodging tax revenues, creating more workforce housing, access to childcare for employees, streamlining labor policies, and more. 
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Local Advocacy
ORLA has helped develop several local leadership teams that help keep members engaged and informed on local-level issues. Meals taxes, short-term rental regulations, and TLT increases are just a few of the local issues we engage with members on around the state. 
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Federal Advocacy
ORLA works closely with our national  affiliates to fight for federal policies and support relief efforts that help restaurants, lodging operators, and employees thrive in a safe and prosperous business environment. It's critical that Congress hear your stories on how these policies impact your business.
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KEY ISSUES & ADVOCACY UPDATES:

• ​3rd Party Delivery Fee Commission Cap
• Captive Audience Meetings
• Casino Proliferation
• Cocktails To-Go
• ​​​Corporate Activities Tax
• IP 17: Costly Tax on Sales
• Lodging Tax Revenues (Local TLT)​​​
• Lottery Retailer Issues
• ​OLCC's Distilled Sprits Surcharge Increase
• ​Paid Family Medical Leave
• Plastic Straws / Bags (Statewide)
• ​Scheduling Law
• Service Charge Guidance​
• Single-Use Disposable Plastics
• Tip Pooling​​ (for Tip Pooling resources, log in and access the Resource Library in the Member Portal)
• Unemployment Insurance (UI) Refund Checks Win
• Unionization in the Workplace
• Unregulated Hotels / STRs (ORLA Position Statement)

LEARN MORE: Oregon Lodging Tax Defined

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​​Your support is critical. At the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association, we work to make sure the hospitality industry is well represented at meetings across all levels of government, but we need your help to really make a difference when it comes to blocking bad regulations and laws and fighting for good ones. 

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ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY

Your involvement truly makes a difference. As owners and operators, you have tremendous stories to tell and real-life experiences to share. The bills and laws elected officials consider can have a huge impact on your business and they need to hear how–straight from you. For members looking to get involved in some way in your state association there are a number of opportunities, visit our Get Involved page. 

Become a State Capitol Hill Runner! ORLA is working to connect one restaurant and one lodging operator with each of the 90 legislators serving Oregonians in the state capitol, each with intention to develop personal relationships with elected officials representing their legislative district in time for the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session.
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​Take this short survey and find out how you can get involved. Contact Greg Astley, director of government affairs at 503.682.4422.

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