PORTLAND, Oregon – The Oregon Legislature has passed the progressive “Less Fabric is More” tax, effective immediately for the summer months of June through September. The new levy imposes graduated fees on public attire, penalizing those who dare to layer up in the Pacific Northwest’s notoriously mild heat waves, while rewarding the bare essentials with substantial rebates.

Under the statute, signed into law by Gov. Tina Kotek individuals spotted in public wearing more than a baseline “minimal coverage” — defined vaguely as “anything more than a smile” — will face escalating charges. A single T-shirt incurs a $50 fine per outing, escalating to $150 for pants, and a whopping $300 for the unpleasant combination of socks and sandals. “This is about sustainability in Oregon and abroad,” explained State Sen. Barefoot McDuffy (D-Portland), the bill’s sponsor. “The amount of waste created by the clothing industry is not sustainable. Less clothing looks better and natural anyway.”

Households opting for complete public nudity qualify for a $200 tax credit per member, regardless of age. “It’s family-friendly fiscal policy,” McDuffy added, noting that the credit extends to pets, provided they forgo collars. Economists project the measure could generate $500 million annually, funding new state parks with mandatory clothing-optional zones.

Public reaction has been mixed: “I never thought I’d save money by stripping down, we removed our clothing in a breeze!” said local resident Clara Skin, 45, who plans to claim credits for her entire family of five. Critics, however, decry the policy as a slippery slope. “What’s next? Taxes on umbrellas during rain?” fumed Rep. Modesty Veil (R-Eugene).

State officials assure compliance via a network of “decency drones” equipped with AI to detect fabric infractions, though privacy advocates warn of overexposure. As Oregonians shed their inhibitions this summer, one thing is clear: The meaning of Beaver State takes a twist.