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OR SB57

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Hayden

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Creates an Oregon income tax credit up to $100 for joint filers ($50 for individual filers) for subscriptions to qualifying media news outlets and donations to 501(c)(3) organizations supporting journalism, government transparency, and public records reform

  • Qualifying media news outlets must be registered businesses for at least 12 months and regularly employ staff journalists producing Oregon news coverage

  • Prohibits non-qualifying entities from falsely advertising eligibility for the tax credit, with civil penalties up to $500 per violation enforced by the Department of Revenue

  • Applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2030

  • Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2025 legislative session

Legislative Description

Relating to a tax credit for expenses related to journalism; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance and Revenue1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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