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Committee hears SJR 1 proposal to freeze property taxes for some seniors; local governments warn of long‑term revenue loss
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 1 would ask voters to create an opt‑in property tax freeze for owner‑occupied primary residences of Oregonians age 65 or older; the Committee on Rules heard supporters and opposition on March 24.
The Senate Committee on Rules held a public hearing March 24 on Senate Joint Resolution 1, which proposes a constitutional amendment to create an opt‑in property tax freeze for owner‑occupied primary residences of Oregonians age 65 and older. If approved by voters, the measure would freeze assessed property taxes for qualifying seniors; committee materials state the proposal is to be referred to the people at the next regular general election.
Sen. Cedric Hayden, who presented the measure, said the resolution is intended to help seniors on fixed incomes remain in their homes as property values and taxes rise. Hayden described…
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