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.
Wildfire Map Update – SB 83 Still Held Hostage As Sine Die Approaches
As the Oregon legislature nears the end of its 2025 legislative session, the fate of Senate Bill 83A, the fix to the deeply flawed Oregon

Legal Win: Oregon Court of Appeals Restores Common Sense in Carroll v. Lane County
Oregon property owners can finally breathe a sigh of relief after a crucial ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals in late May. In Carroll

TAKE ACTION: Wildfire Map Repeal Bill Caught in End-Game Politics
In a disappointing move, the Legislature has stalled Senate Bill 83A, sending it to the House Committee on Rules for further discussion instead of allowing

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