Provides funding to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for purposes of providing a grant to an organization that manages a statewide strategy to re-enroll residents of this state into certain programs. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Increases the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed to taxpayers in a tax year for donations for individual development accounts. Aligns the date by which donations must be made to qualify for a credit with the underlying sunset date for the credit.
Maddy summarySB 738 changes eligibility rules for college tuition waivers for youth who have been in foster care. It lowers the age limit from 14 to 10 years old for foster youth to qualify for the waiver, and adjusts the required period they must have been in foster care. The bill directly affects foster youth transitioning to higher education who previously did not meet the age or care duration requirements. This policy change expands access to tuition waivers for more young adults who have experienced foster care.
Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to study the use of a loan loss reserve fund to support infrastructure improvement projects by underserved communities in Oregon and submit a report to the legislature by September 15, 2026.
Prohibits residential landlords from using certain software to set rents or occupancy rates. Establishes statutory damages available to affected tenants or applicants. Reduces, from 15 to seven years, duration that new dwelling units are exempt from caps on residential rent increases.
Directs the Department of Education to establish and administer a pilot program that provides for participatory budgeting by students in the preparation of a school district budget. Sunsets on January 2, 2029. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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.
Makes an owner and a direct contractor jointly and severally liable in a civil action for any unpaid wages owed to the unrepresented employees of the direct contractor and subcontractors at any tier. Provides the statute of limitations for actions regarding recovery for unpaid and overtime wages. Requires subcontractors to provide certain payroll records and other information to the owner or the direct contractor, upon request. Permits the owner and the direct contractor to withhold payment to a subcontractor in certain circumstances.
Requires that trains have a minimum of two crew members. Provides exceptions. Imposes civil penalties for violation. Makes violation a Class D violation, punishable by a maximum fine of $250.
Increases the amount of the earned income tax credit. [ Provides that a credit is available to all adults, including childless adults, over 18. ] Provides that the credit may be paid quarterly, in advance, and is not subject to garnishment. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Extends the sunset for the credit. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
