HB 4079 Sales tax to fund debit card for low-income

Posted on February 4, 2022 by dbleiler | 5 Comments

This bill establishes a 3% sales tax to fund $750 monthly debit cards to the homeless and people under the poverty level. The sales tax would hit targeted items like electronic goods, computers, cell-phones, handbags, jewelry, hunting rifles and even clothing, in an undefined amount. Requires a 60% vote. Personal Choice and Responsibility There is discussion in the Capitol that…

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HB 2345 New County Assistance Program

Posted on July 27, 2021 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3352 Healthcare for Undocumented Adults

Posted on July 19, 2021 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3373 Adds Taxpayer Advocate to monitor policies

Posted on July 19, 2021 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 2927 Preparedness means Bigger Government

Posted on July 19, 2021 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown

HB 2004 Grants for Emergency Shelters

Posted on June 24, 2021 by BJ

HB 2004 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06/24/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2004 This bill allocates $27 million General Funds to support emergency shelters through grants to the Oregon Community Foundation for the acquisition, retrofitting and operation of emergency shelters throughout this state. Also, $2 million for technical assistance for organizations developing and operating emergency shelters…

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HB 3011 Gives $ to OHA to Fund Hospital Nurse Staffing Program.

Posted on June 23, 2021 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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