HB 2605 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to local journalism.

Summary

Creates tax credit for contributions to publisher of local journalistic publication. ] Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2028. ] Directs Oregon Department of Administrative Services to issue one-time ] grants for purposes related to supporting Oregonians' local news and information needs ] to specified recipients . Directs recipients to convene work group to carry out specified duties related to local journalism. Sunsets January 2, 2026.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2023

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023

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Committee

Jun 25, 2023

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 4, 2023

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

lower

Apr 4, 2023

Committee

Subsequent referral to Tax Expenditures rescinded by order of the Speaker.

lower

Apr 4, 2023

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, subsequent referral to Tax Expenditures be rescinded, and be referred to Ways and Means.

lower

Jan 16, 2023

Committee

Referred to Rules with subsequent referral to Tax Expenditures.

lower

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

4 primary · 15 co-sponsors