Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2549: Relating to rural health care tax credits; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2549 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to rural health care tax credits; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Ed Diehl (Republican), Lucetta Elmer (Republican), Gregory Smith, Emily McIntire (Republican), Virgle Osborne (Republican), Cyrus Javadi (Democratic), Susan McLain (Democratic), John Lively (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the rural health care income tax credit to include pharmacist services performed in rural communities. Directs the Office of Rural Health to establish criteria for certifying pharmacists as eligible for the credit. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Diehl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Lucetta Elmer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Gregory Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Emily McIntire | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Virgle Osborne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Susan McLain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| John Lively | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Darcey Edwards | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Jeff Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Rick Lewis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Anna Scharf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Revenue.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.