Even before the imposition of mandates responding to the COVID pandemic, Oregon’s employers were reeling from a multitude of policy changes affecting their operations. For 2024, OBI urges the Legislature to help businesses in their recovery and spare them additional regulatory and cost burdens.
OBI’s 2026 tax and fiscal policy principles
2026 OBI Employment Practices Policy Principles
OBI will continue to work with a broad base of stakeholders, makers and innovators to provide opportunities, remove barriers and create the jobs that fuel Oregon’s economy and support its quality of life.
2026 OBI Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Principles
In recent years, retailers have shouldered ever-increasing costs to do business in Oregon even as their traditional businesses have shrunk. OBI’s primary objective for the 2024 session will be to limit new regulations and taxes that increase the burden on retailers.
2026 OBI Workforce Policy Principles
Oregon has passed several transformative health care measures in recent years. The healthcare system needs time to stabilize and evaluate the effects of these measures on cost and health outcomes. Now is not the time for big new programs.
2026 OBI Transportation Policy Principles