Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2991: Relating to services for assisting low-income individuals with tax navigation; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2991 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to services for assisting low-income individuals with tax navigation; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Ricki Ruiz (Democratic), Gregory Smith, Lisa Reynolds (Democratic), Cyrus Javadi (Democratic). It lists 12 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.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricki Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Gregory Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Reynolds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jeff Golden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Chris Gorsek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Daniel Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Hoa Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Public Hearing cancelled.
- Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.