CURRENT ISSUES
In a complicated state like Oregon, the problems impacting property owners know no bounds. Our team of trusted advocates work around the clock to help property owners realize their dreams and investment in their land. Whether it’s shaping public policy in the Legislature or representing a landowner at the Oregon Supreme Court, we are dogged in our pursuit to make Oregon a better place. Here are just some of the major issues property owners are facing and how OPOA is here to help.
It’s Happening – Oregon Legislature Begins Work on Repealing the State Wildfire Maps
After weeks of work, the Oregon House and Senate Republicans filed House Bill 3944 earlier this week to repeal the Oregon wildfire hazard maps, the first step in what is likely to be a bipartisan
By The Numbers: Property Owners File Thousands of Wildfire Map Appeals
The March 10 deadline for property owners to appeal their wildfire risk map designations has passed. As expected, the Oregon Department of Forestry received thousands of appeals from Oregon property owners of the hazard classification
Do You Run a Home Business? Not For Long If SB 77 Passes.
Last week, we raised the alarm about Senate Bill 77, urging property owners to take a stand against the bill and its counterpart, SB 78. After a shocking public hearing, where proponents went so far
Property Owners and Eastern Oregon Counties File Lawsuit Over Wildfire Hazard Map
Today, the OPOA Legal Center, alongside Harney County, Grant County, and a coalition of concerned property owners, filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Forestry and the State Forester. You can read the lawsuit
ACTION ALERT: Speak Up To Protect The Right To Live and Work On Your Property!
Two bills of concern are scheduled for a public hearing March 6th at 1:00pm in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire – SB 77 and SB 78. At the same time, a good
Whiskey Is For Drinking, Water Is For Fighting & This Session, We’re Going To Be Fighting
This week, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire held a public hearing and introduced new bills that drastically seek to change the right to transfer water rights. Forewarning: this is a longer than