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House Revenue Committee advances SB 1507A, split on job tax credit and EITC expansion
Summary
The House Committee on Revenue voted to advance Senate Bill 15 07 A to the floor with a 'do pass' recommendation after debate over its job-creation tax credit, earned-income tax credit expansion and disconnect provisions; opponents warned it could reduce incentives for capital investment and add spending in a tight budget year.
The House Committee on Revenue advanced Senate Bill 15 07 A to the floor with a due-pass recommendation after a work session and roll-call vote on Feb. 19, 2026. Chair Nathanson presided over the discussion and Vice Chair Walters moved the bill to the floor.
Supporters framed the measure as a targeted response to recent federal changes and said it includes provisions to expand the earned-income tax credit (EITC) and create a credit for jobs being created. Representative Marsh said the changes were a measured, middle-ground response to federal amendments and called out tax-code options for small businesses, noting that "there is an option for this ... to use section 179 to expense many of the investments that go into small businesses" (Representative Marsh).
Opponents said the bill risks undermining capital investment and adds new spending in a year of tight budgets. Representative Rush stated plainly, "So so I'm gonna be a no on this" and argued the jobs tax credit could reduce incentives for the capital investment needed to create jobs. Representative Smith also said she would vote no, telling the committee she believes K‑12, corrections and Oregon Health Authority needs could be funded without the bill's measures.
The committee conducted a roll-call vote; the transcript records the chair announcing, "Motion passes." Representative Rush said he would consider filing a minority report. The record on individual named vote tallies in the provided segments is incomplete; the committee report should be consulted for a full roll-call record.
The committee closed the work session on SB 15 07 A and identified a carrier to shepherd the bill. The measure now goes to the full House floor for further consideration.
(Reporter's note: vote tallies and mover/second details are recorded in committee minutes; the provided transcript records Vice Chair Walters moving the bill and the chair announcing the motion passed, but individual vote names and counts were not consistently recorded in the transcript segments provided.)
