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.
What Do Renewable Energy, High Tech “Chips” & Pumpkin Patches Have in Common? The Oregon Legislature Doesn’t Like Any of Them
This month, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) published an article entitled “The Other Paycheck: How Off-Farm Income Keeps Farmers Farming.” AFBF is the national
Not Everyone Wants To Hear This, But The Trump Administration’s Proposal to Reform Endangered Species Protections Is Good Policy
While most recent news headlines focus on trade wars, Russia, and the economy, the Trump administration is active on a series of additional policy changes
We’re Thriving in Salem, But We Need Your Support!
You’ve seen our blog posts about our victories in Salem, and today’s update from Sam highlights even more progress. Our success this legislative session—despite tough
First Chamber Deadline Update: Oregon’s Property Owners Are Winning Despite the Odds
As the 2025 Legislative Session progresses, we’ve just crossed an important milestone: the first chamber deadline. This signifies that all bills had to pass out
Guest Post: Who Owns the Riverbank? Why Senate Bill 74 Matters to Oregon Landowners
The following post is written by Victoria Reiners, a second-year law student at Lewis & Clark Law School and OPOA’s Legal Extern for the semester.
Action Alert: The Next SB 762? SB 1154 Raises Major Questions For Rural Oregon
You can always count on the Oregon Legislature to turn a well-intentioned idea into a fiasco for rural property owners. Case in point: SB 1154