HB 2991 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to services for assisting low-income individuals with tax navigation; declaring an emergency.

Summary

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 individuals. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill's funding amount was reduced from $14,000,000 to $5,000,000 for the Department of Human Services to assist low-income individuals with tax payments. The sponsor list was expanded to include additional representatives and senators, and the document was updated to reflect its current 'A-Engrossed' status with House amendments.

Scope change

The scope of funding was significantly reduced, affecting the total resources available for tax assistance programs.

FISCAL

The appropriation amount was decreased from $14,000,000 to $5,000,000 for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025.

TECHNICAL

The bill status was updated to 'A-Engrossed' with House amendments dated April 7, and the sponsor list was expanded to include Representatives JAVADI, CHAICHI, CHOTZEN, GAMBA, HUDSON, NGUYEN D, and NGUYEN H.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 7, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Apr 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

3 primary · 12 co-sponsors