Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 545: Relating to an income tax credit for volunteer firefighters; 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
SB 545 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an income tax credit for volunteer firefighters; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Janeen Sollman (Democratic), Jami Cate (Republican), Court Boice (Republican), Dick Anderson (Republican), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democratic), Fred Girod (Republican), Lucetta Elmer (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), Hai Pham (Democratic), Gregory Smith, Boomer Wright (Republican), Bruce Starr (Republican), Mike McLane (Republican). It lists 17 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.
Establishes an income tax credit for volunteer firefighters. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janeen Sollman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jami Cate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Court Boice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Dick Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Fred Girod | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Lucetta Elmer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Gregory Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Boomer Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Bruce Starr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Mike McLane | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Jeff Golden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Rick Lewis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Susan McLain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Anna Scharf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Sen Woods | 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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Finance and Revenue, then Tax Expenditures.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.