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OR HB2991
Relating to services for assisting low-income individuals with tax navigation; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act gives moneys to an agency to fund help for low-income people with their taxes. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Appropriates moneys to be used for funding outreach regarding federal earned income tax credits and other tax benefits and to provide tax navigation and preparation to low-income individ- uals. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the 2025-2027 biennium to support tax assistance services for low-income individuals. Specifically, the funding will be used to implement services under Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 409.711, which likely involves providing tax navigation and preparation help, as well as outreach about federal earned income tax credits and other tax benefits for low-income residents. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately on July 1, 2025, highlighting the perceived urgent need to support low-income individuals in accessing tax-related financial resources and services. By allocating these funds, the bill aims to help vulnerable populations more effectively navigate complex tax systems and potentially maximize their available tax credits and benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Cyrus Javadi (R)*,
Lisa Reynolds (D)*,
Ricki Ruiz (D)*,
Greg Smith (R)*,
Tom Andersen (D),
Wlnsvey Campos (D),
Farrah Chaichi (D),
Willy Chotzen (D),
Mark Gamba (D),
Jeff Golden (D),
David Gomberg (D),
Chris Gorsek (D),
Zach Hudson (D),
Mark Meek (D),
Daniel Nguyen (D),
Hoa Nguyen (D),
Last Action
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (on 04/07/2025)
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