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Senate passes SB 1507A to disconnect selected federal tax provisions and expand earned-income credit
Summary
After extensive floor debate, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 1507A, which selectively disconnects some HR 1 federal tax provisions, expands the state's earned-income tax credit and creates a jobs tax credit; final roll-call reported 17 ayes and 13 nays.
The Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 1507A on third reading after extended floor debate, voting to adopt the measure by constitutional majority. Supporters said the bill protects state services and provides targeted relief to working families; opponents argued the measure shifts costs onto Oregon businesses and effectively raises revenue.
Senator Anthony Broadman, speaking for the majority, described SB 1507A as “practical, balanced, and focused,” saying it expands Oregon’s earned-income tax credit, creates an Oregon jobs tax credit for firms that create good-paying jobs, and disconnects…
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