2025 Regular SessionOregon Legislature

SB57: Relating to a tax credit for expenses related to journalism; prescribing an effective date.

Legislative Summary

The Act makes a new tax credit for subscribing to or giving to certain news publications. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Creates an income tax credit for subscriptions to media news outlets and donations to certain journalism organizations. Prohibits a person from falsely advertising the availability of the tax credit. Allows the Department of Revenue to impose a civil penalty for violation. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and before January 1, 2031. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Bill History

1/13/2025
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Senate
1/17/2025
Referred to Finance and Revenue, then Tax Expenditures.
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/13/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Finance and Revenue(Senate)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197028.2 KB
Analysis
Analysis1/1/1970317.4 KB