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OregonHB 30342025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to the Emergency Housing Account.

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Homeless assistance has no income limit

Oregon’s state homeless assistance program must serve people experiencing homelessness regardless of income, especially people living without shelter. The broader funding policy serves low- and very-low-income people, including people over 65, people with disabilities, agricultural workers, and Native Americans. Funds support shelters, services for moving from homelessness toward independent living, and services that help people stay in their homes. In-home services are also covered where such programs are not available locally. Funds also support emergency mortgage, rent, and utility payments. Support for people with companion animals includes food for owners and animals, accessible kennels, basic veterinary and behavioral care, and conduct rules. Services may also reach homeless or at-risk children in kindergarten through grade 12 and their families. The law sets no individual benefit amount.

Housing funds set aside for veterans

The law reserves 25% of Emergency Housing Account deposits made under ORS 294.187(2)(b)(B) for veterans’ assistance. This help is for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The set-aside does not apply to all account deposits. The law does not state the total dollars available or each veteran’s benefit.

Housing grants require capable, culturally responsive providers

Oregon’s Housing and Community Services Department administers the Emergency Housing Account and sets its funding policy with stakeholder advice. Advisers include people with housing instability experience, tribes, local governments, housing and service providers, culturally specific groups, and veterans’ groups. Grant applicants must show they can deliver each proposed service and respond to cultural needs or work toward doing so. They must also work with culturally specific groups and support local homelessness planning. Funds must add to existing funding, not replace it, or support new programs. The policy must align with federal efforts to prevent and end homelessness, including culturally responsive services and attention to rural communities. The department must use contracts tied to results and proven or emerging practices, including consideration of rural needs. It may fund account administration within its approved budget, plus training and technical help for shelter and transitional housing operators.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 73 • No: 21

Senate vote • 4/30/2025

Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.

Yes: 18 • No: 9

Senate vote • 4/16/2025

Housing and Development: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 4 • No: 1

House vote • 2/20/2025

Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.

Yes: 40 • No: 11

House vote • 2/12/2025

Housing and Homelessness: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 44, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

    5/20/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    5/8/2025House

  3. President signed.

    5/1/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    5/1/2025House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.

    4/30/2025Senate

  6. Carried over to 04-30 by unanimous consent.

    4/29/2025Senate

  7. Carried over to 04-29 by unanimous consent.

    4/28/2025Senate

  8. Second reading.

    4/24/2025Senate

  9. Recommendation: Do pass.

    4/24/2025Senate

  10. Work Session held.

    4/16/2025Senate

  11. Public Hearing held.

    3/10/2025Senate

  12. Referred to Housing and Development.

    2/25/2025Senate

  13. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/25/2025Senate

  14. Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.

    2/20/2025House

  15. Second reading.

    2/18/2025House

  16. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/17/2025House

  17. Work Session held.

    2/12/2025House

  18. Public Hearing held.

    2/5/2025House

  19. Referred to Housing and Homelessness.

    1/17/2025House

  20. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    1/13/2025House

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