The Oregon Legislature passed a total of nearly 700 new bills in 2019, many of which kicked in on Jan. 1.
The new laws impact a wide range of aspects of Oregonians’ daily life: shopping, driving, work and employment, housing, the environment, and in some cases, their wallets.
One of the most significant will be the Corporate Activities Tax, which is expected to raise more than $1 billion in revenue, directed toward new K-12 education…