Given the uncertain effects of inflation and tightening monetary policy on Oregon’s economic outlook and given the continued effects of significant state and local tax increases, OBI’s tax policy priorities will remain largely unchanged in 2023.
With most priorities and projects in the 2017 transportation package moving forward, the transportation focus for the 2023 legislative session will be on funding the replacement of the Interstate 5 bridge. The bridge is in critical need of replacement.
OBI is the state affiliate for the National Association of Manufacturers. Mission: To protect, promote and grow a positive, globally-competitive business climate for manufacturing and related industries in Oregon. CHAIRS: Jim Fitzhenry, Roy Manufacturing STAFF:Scott Bruun scottbruun@oregonbusinessindustry.com Download The Most Recent Priorities PDF
Lawmakers and regulatory agencies should avoid imposing new requirements that compel employers to incur large costs without producing commensurate environmental benefits. Such requirements place employers at a competitive disadvantage and erode job-creation.
