From HALT (also linked to from Shlep):
“Oregon House Bill 2316, which aims to increase the small claims jurisdictional limit from $5,000 to $7,500, has now passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It now awaits Governor Ted Kulongoski’s signature. Oregon last increased its jurisdictional limit in 2002 from $3,500 to $5,000. “
Link to the enrolled bill text from here. Bill status for 2007 measures and more, here.