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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/15/2023
01/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/25/2023
06/25/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
Establishes People's Housing Assistance Fund Demonstration Program, administered by Department of Human Services, to provide 12 monthly payments of $1,000 to individuals who are experiencing homelessness, are at risk of homelessness, are severely rent burdened or earn at or below 60 percent of area median income. Establishes People's Housing Assistance Fund Demonstration Program, administered by Department of Human Services, to provide 12 monthly payments of $1,000 to individuals who are experiencing homelessness, are at risk of homelessness, are severely rent burdened or earn at or below 60 percent of area median income. Sunsets January 2, 2026. Requires Portland State University Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative to study long-term cash assistance programs and to report findings to interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2024. Requires department to submit legislative concept for long-term cash assistance program to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than December 1, 2024, for introduction in 2025 regular session of Legislative Assembly. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the People's Housing Assistance Fund Demonstration Program, administered by the Department of Human Services, to provide 12 monthly payments of $1,000 to individuals who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, severely rent-burdened, or earning at or below 60% of the area median income. The bill also requires the Portland State University Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative to conduct a study on the costs, benefits, and policy choices of providing long-term cash assistance to Oregonians in these situations, and directs the Department of Human Services to develop a legislative concept for a long-term cash assistance program based on the study findings. The bill appropriates $500 million to the Department of Human Services for the demonstration program and $250,000 to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for the study, and declares an emergency, taking effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/25/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/SB603 |
| SB 603 -1 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/262651 |
| SB 603 (witness registration) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/262669 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB603 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/66554 |
| Senate Committee On Housing and Development (2023-02-27) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/22720 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB603/Introduced |
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