Joint Committee On Ways and Means 02/03/2026 5:00 PM

Joint Ways and Means Committee (Oregon Legislature) · February 3, 2026

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Opening and context for hearing

Presentation

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Committee chair opened the joint Ways and Means hearing, explained short‑session constraints and the need to rebalance the budget after federal changes (HR 1) reduced state revenue; described subcommittee process, stakeholder outreach, and 90‑second public testimony rules.

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A joint Ways and Means hearing on Feb. 3, 2025, gathered extensive public testimony about proposed mid‑year budget reductions after federal tax changes (HR 1) cut state revenue; witnesses urged protecting education, health care, IDD services, natural‑resources and arts funding and proposed revenue alternatives.

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