Legislative Priorities
Hospitality Priorities for the 2027 Legislative Session
ORLA’s Board-approved 2027 Legislative Agenda reflects key concerns raised by members and guides our advocacy work on issues affecting restaurant and lodging businesses. Priorities include reforming Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) and exploring statewide preemption of local meals taxes to prevent additional layers of taxation.
ORLA is also monitoring several other issues, including a potential Medicaid employer assessment that could affect employers with more than 100 employees when workers qualify for the Oregon Health Plan. Our Government Affairs team will continue working with members and industry partners to represent hospitality’s interests throughout the 2027 session.
Stay Engaged & Join the Discussion
ORLA will continue advocating to protect tourism funding, reduce regulatory burdens, and support your business. But we need members to stay engaged in the issues. Join the Government Affairs calls: led by members, these Zoom calls discuss key issues impacting Oregon’s hospitality industry. During the legislative session, calls take place Friday mornings; outside of session, meetings are held monthly.
Members can participate by completing the Join Form or contacting Greg Astley, Director of Government Affairs.
2026 Legislative Session Recap
ORLA worked alongside members and industry partners throughout the 2026 session to represent hospitality interests, push back on harmful proposals and secure important protections for operators.
Key outcomes included changes to lodging tax policy, restored liability waiver protections, cash-rounding flexibility and amendments to HB 4148 that reduced its impact on tourism funding. The work continues as ORLA tracks implementation and carries key priorities into the 2027 session.
Key 2026 Legislation & What It Means for You:
