Hotel Tax Increase With Wolf Cash Passes Oregon House and Heads to the Senate

From WWeek.com:

Among the most contentious battles in the Oregon Legislature this session is one over a proposed increase in the transient lodging tax.

House Bill 4134 would push the tax on hotels, Airbnbs and other short-term lodgings from 1.5% to 2.75% in order to raise money for Oregon wildlife, which draws tourists and, according to backers, should be protected with tourism dollars.

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