Oregon Cannabis Assoc Provides Details On Cannabis Tax Raise & Who To Contact In The Legislature

An effort is underway in the Oregon Legislature to allow local government to increase the tax on cannabis products sold from 3% to 10%.   Oregon cannabis consumers are very price sensitive.  This tax increase of over 300% would drive consumers to the unregulated market.  In a time when lawmakers are hearing of the devastating impacts to communities in Southern Oregon caused by organized crime, water theft, and human trafficking, the last thing Oregon should do is drive more cannabis consumers to the unregulated markets.   Please make your voices heard.

The Senate Finance and Revenue Committe scheduled a public hearing on SB 1506 for Monday, February 7th at 8:00am.  Here’s how you can submit public testimony, either written or orally:

Written testimony may be submitted up to 24 hours after the meeting start time.

Register online:
https://survey.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eYc5D6tN67fIhJY

You will see a confirmation screen and be sent an email with information on how to join the meeting. If you do not, contact the committee assistant.

• Register by phone: 503.986.1266. You will be given a phone
number to call into the meeting.
• Registration closes one hour before the meeting is scheduled to begin.

You may also contact the members of the Senate Finance and Revenue directly here:

Sen.leebeyer@oregonlegislature.gov

Sen.brianboquist@oregonlegislature.gov

Sen.rachelarmitage@oregonlegislature.gov

Sen.lynnfindley@oregonlegislature.gov

Sen.janeensollman@oregonlegislature.gov

Now is the time to make your voices heard on several important legislative matters.  The 2022 Legislative Session officially begins today.  Some bills of interest are starting to appear on committee agendas.   When contacting legislators, it is best to be respectful.   The most effective advocates build long term relationships with their elected officials.