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OR HB3734
Relating to state financial administration of Housing and Community Services Department programs; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
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 pays OHCS to fund housing programs run by specific nonprofits. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 67.7). Appropriates moneys to the Housing and Community Services Department to distribute to specified organizations to continue housing and homelessness program services. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $45.5 million from the General Fund to the Housing and Community Services Department (OHCS) for the 2025-2027 biennium to support housing and homelessness prevention services for specific nonprofit organizations. The funding is divided into two main categories: $36 million for rental assistance and homelessness prevention, which will be distributed as $18 million to Oregon Worker Relief, $15 million to The Urban League of Portland, Inc., and $3 million to the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization; and $9.5 million for rehousing and housing placement services, with $5 million going to The Urban League of Portland and $4.5 million to Oregon Worker Relief. The bill includes an emergency clause, making the act effective immediately on July 1, 2025, with the stated purpose of preserving public peace, health, and safety. This legislation is designed to provide critical financial support to key nonprofit organizations working to address housing insecurity and homelessness in Oregon.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Housing and Homelessness with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 02/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3734 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3734 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86581 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3734/Introduced |
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