"That coalition, which includes heavyweight Ore­gon companies such as Nike and Intel, as well as Comcast NBC Universal, Genentech and technology firms, said in a prepared statement that it supports “forging a path toward greater stability in the state budget” and is “committed” to working with Hass and Kotek."

Well of course they are, it is simply another expense they can just pass along to the end consumer while perhaps reaping some "bennies" from the dems looking for some political cover on what is basically a backdoor sales tax.  Why go to such great lengths to disguise it.  Just propose a basic sales tax like 48 other states already have as part of stable 3 part revenue system.  Put the rate in as a constitutional amendment so it can't be changed willy nilly and provide some personal income tax relief.  Use some common sense.