Current Issues
1. Opposition to Major Tax Hike (House Bill 2025)
The Oregon GOP strongly opposed HB 2025, a proposed transportation bill that would have raised over $14 billion through measures like fuel tax increases, higher vehicle fees, and new taxes on EVs and delivery fleets. Republicans called it “out of touch for everyday Oregonians” and backed efforts to refer it to voters instead.Wikipedia
2. Repealing the Wildfire Hazard Map
Republicans pressed for—and legislature passed—a repeal of the state’s controversial wildfire hazard map, which imposed stricter building codes in high-risk areas. GOP leaders argued the map caused “chaos” for rural homeowners.AP News
3. Greater Idaho Movement (Border Realignment)
Some Republican lawmakers are supporting House Bill 3844 to study moving eastern Oregon’s border so that 13 conservative-leaning counties could join Idaho. This reflects the larger “Greater Idaho” initiative aiming for realignment based on political and cultural divides.New York Post
4. Election Integrity and Security Platform
According to the party’s updated 2023 platform, the Oregon GOP supports strong election security measures, including transparent processes, election observers, strict penalties for violations, opposition to ranked-choice voting, and rejection of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.Oregon Republican Party+1
5. Platform Opposition to Tax Increases
From their press releases, the Oregon Republican Party has also publicly opposed significant tax hikes, such as the $11 billion proposal via HB 2025, reinforcing their fiscally conservative stance.Oregon Republican Party
Summary Table
| Issue | Position |
|---|---|
| HB 2025 Tax Hike | Strong opposition—calls for voter referral |
| Wildfire Hazard Map | Support for repeal—favoring local control over mandates |
| Greater Idaho Movement | Support for studying border realignment |
| Election Integrity | Supports transparency, audits, stricter rules, no RCV |
| Tax Increases in General | Consistent opposition to large state tax hikes |