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Small Business Regulations & Taxes

Factual background and legislative updates on this specific area of concern.

Rogue Valley businesses—ranging from Medford retail shops to local vineyards in the Applegate Valley and tourism services in Jacksonville and Ashland—must navigate several state regulations, including the Corporate Activities Tax (CAT), Paid Leave Oregon, and minimum wage increases. While these policies offer benefits to the workforce and public systems, many local business owners report that the combined administrative and financial burden is stifling their ability to stay open or hire local employees.

Live Legislation

These are real bills currently moving through the Oregon Senate related to this issue. Read the details and cast your vote below.

SB 1507

Effective date, June 5, 2026.

The Act updates the tie date to the federal Internal Revenue Code and other federal tax laws. Disconnects from certain federal tax laws. Inc...

HB 4018

Chapter 139, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 9, 2026.

The Act changes laws about campaign money. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Modifies the timelines for the enactment of certain campaign fi...

HB 4116

Chapter 113, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

Declares that this state does not want a certain federal law to apply to consumer finance loans made in this state. Says who the laws that g...

HB 4148

Chapter 121, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

The Act would let local transient lodging tax money be used for grants to small dining and lodging businesses. The Act would also let the ta...