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Judicial department proposes clarifying statute for Tax Court magistrate representation
Senate Committee on Judiciary · February 2, 2026
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Summary
SB 1556 would create a standalone statute clarifying who may represent parties in the Oregon Tax Court's Magistrate Division without changing substantive law; the Judicial Department and presiding magistrate told the committee the change reduces confusion and litigation.
SALEM — The Oregon Judicial Department told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that SB 1556 would consolidate and clarify rules about who may represent taxpayers in the Tax Court's Magistrate Division.
Kimberly McCullough, senior counsel for government relations at the Judicial Department,…
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