Bighorn sheep are among the threatened species identified in the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s plan guiding conservation work. A new lodging tax could help provide funding to carry out that work. (Photo courtesy of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife)

By Alex Brown, Washington State Standard
March 5, 2026

Oregon lawmakers have voted to increase the state’s lodging tax in order to help fund wildlife conservation. 

The tax increase passed the state Senate on Wednesday in a 20-9 vote, a week after approval in the House. The measure is expected to bring in roughly $37 million per year by raising the state’s lodging tax from 1.5% to 2.75%. 

Oregon is among many states that have…

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