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OR SB1579

OR SB1579
Relating to a program to address economic inequity; and prescribing an effective date.


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Introduced
02/01/2022
In Committee
03/01/2022
Crossed Over
02/28/2022
Passed
03/03/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/01/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

Directs Oregon Business Development Department to develop and implement Economic Equity Investment Program to award grants to organizations that provide culturally responsive services to support economic stability, self-sufficiency, wealth building and economic equity among disadvantaged individuals, families, businesses and communities in Oregon. Directs Oregon Business Development Department to develop and implement Economic Equity Investment Program to award grants to organizations that provide culturally responsive services to support economic stability, self-sufficiency, wealth building and economic equity among disadvantaged individuals, families, businesses and communities in Oregon. Becomes operative January 1, 2023. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to department for purposes of grant program. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Oregon Business Development Department to develop and implement an Economic Equity Investment Program to award grants to organizations that provide culturally responsive services to support economic stability, self-sufficiency, wealth building, and economic equity among disadvantaged individuals, families, businesses, and communities in Oregon. The bill defines "culturally responsive services" and "economic equity risk factors" such as discrimination, English proficiency, citizenship status, socioeconomic status, and rural location. The department is required to conduct biennial evaluations of the funded services and report the results to the legislative committees. The bill also establishes the Economic Equity Investment Fund, appropriates $15 million for the program, and sets an operative date of January 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

Effective date, June 3, 2022. (on 04/01/2022)

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