Oregon lawmakers increase lodging tax to boost wildlife funding

By: Alex Brown

Outlets: Stateline

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 350

Last Updated: 4 days, 8 hours ago

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Oregon lawmakers have voted to increase the state’s lodging tax in order to help fund wildlife conservation.

The tax increase passed the state Senate on Wednesday in a 20-9 vote, a week after approval in the House. The measure is expected to bring in roughly $37 million per year by raising the state’s lodging tax from 1.5% to 2.75%.

Oregon is among many states that have struggled to find funding for vulnerable species …

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