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Oregon subcommittee advances bill to form task force on taxation of international income
Summary
The Ways and Means subcommittee moved HB 4014A to the full committee with a 'do pass' recommendation. Supporters said a statutory task force would produce structured outcomes; critics argued a flexible LRO work group would allow broader participation and avoid taxpayer‑funded public fights.
The joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government voted to send House Bill 4014A to the full Ways and Means Committee with a "do pass" recommendation after a work session on Feb. 25, 2026.
Legislative staff told the subcommittee the bill would establish an 11‑member task force to study the taxation of international income, require Legislative Revenue Office staff support, and direct a report to interim revenue committees by Dec. 1, 2026, with the task force set to sunset on Dec. 31, 2027. Staff said the fiscal impact on the Legislative Revenue Office would be minimal.
Why it matters: The bill would create a statutorily authorized forum to examine whether changes to Oregon's tax code could simplify or improve the state's tax treatment of income tied to international activity. Proponents said a…
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