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Senate concurs with House amendment to make CPA requirement optional for film reimbursement program
Summary
The Senate concurred in a House amendment to Senate Bill 797B, changing a required certified-public-accountant payroll requirement for Oregon Business Development Department film production reimbursements from a mandatory to an optional condition.
The Oregon Senate voted to concur in a House amendment and repass Senate Bill 797B, an update to statutes governing several matters including reimbursements for local film productions.
Senator Taylor described SB 797B as an “extensive update of Oregon Board of Accountancy statutes” that includes a one-word change identified by the House. Taylor said the Oregon Business Development Department may provide up to $1,000,000 in reimbursements for local film productions as long as the production spends payroll within the state and has a certified public accountant provide payroll services; the amendment changes that CPA requirement from a mandatory “must” to an optional “may,” giving OBDD discretion to require a CPA in some cases but not all.
Senator Taylor urged an aye vote; the roll call was held and the Senate declared concurrence and repassage. Sponsors characterized the change as a technical fix to give the agency flexibility when administering reimbursements.
