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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
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: This Act makes OHCS create a housing stipend pilot program in three counties. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5). Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to develop a housing stipend pilot program to provide housing stipends to individuals to move to a city where their labor is expected to benefit economic development of the city. Establishes an advisory board to consult with the de- partment on the development of the program. Requires the department to report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly on the program on or before September 15, 2028. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the department for the program. Sunsets on January 2, 2031.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a strategic housing stipend pilot program administered by the Housing and Community Services Department (HCSD) to incentivize workers to move to and work in three cities of different population sizes. The program will provide monthly housing stipends of up to $300 per month for up to 18 months to individuals who agree to move to a participating city, work full-time within that city, and have household incomes between 60% and 120% of the area median income. An advisory board consisting of seven members representing various state agencies and the selected cities will help develop program criteria and determine qualifying professions that benefit the city's economic development. The bill appropriates $10 million from the General Fund to support the program, requires HCSD to report on the pilot program's outcomes to the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2028, and includes sunset provisions that will end the advisory board in 2027 and the entire program in 2031. The goal is to support economic development by attracting skilled workers to specific cities through targeted housing assistance.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Housing and Homelessness. (on 01/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2655 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2655 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83633 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2655/Introduced |
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