SB 496
Amends allowable purposes of Emergency Housing Account to include account moneys to be used for grants to assist companion animals of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
| Status | In Senate Committee (JWM) |
| Sponsors | Deb Patterson (Democrat) (Chief), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democrat) (Chief), Dick Anderson (Republican), Wlnsvey Campos (Democrat), Rob Wagner (Democrat), David Gomberg (Democrat), John Lively (Democrat), Courtney Neron Misslin (Democrat), Rob Nosse (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Expands the Emergency Housing Account to provide grants for companion animals of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Deb Patterson, Sara Gelser Blouin
Co-Sponsors: Dick Anderson, Wlnsvey Campos, Rob Wagner, David Gomberg, John Lively, Courtney Neron Misslin, Rob Nosse
Overview#
Amends allowable purposes of Emergency Housing Account to include account moneys to be used for grants to assist pets] companion animals of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Appropriates moneys to account from General Fund for those purposes. Requires Housing and Community Services Department to report on use of funds to interim committee of Legislative Assembly on or before September 15,] December 31, 2024. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Simpson | Humane Society of the United States | Support | 2023-01-23 |
| Richard Wisner | Siletz | Oppose | 2023-01-23 |
| Deb Patterson | State Senator SD10 | Support | 2023-01-23 |
| Kelly Bremken | Oregon Humane Society | Support | 2023-01-24 |
| Brian Posewitz | Humane Voters Oregon | Support | 2023-01-24 |
| Nicole Perkins | PAW Team - Portland | Support | 2023-01-24 |
| Jessica Simpson | Humane Society of the United States | Support | 2023-01-24 |
| Shannon Troy | Do Good Multnomah | Support | 2023-01-24 |
| Georgia Smith | Lincoln City | Support | 2023-01-24 |
| David Gomberg | State Representative David Gomberg | Support | 2023-01-24 |
| Jessica Simpson | Humane Society of the United States | Support | 2023-01-25 |
| Melissa Erlbaum | Oregon City | Support | 2023-01-25 |
| Britt Conroy | Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon - EMO | Support | 2023-01-26 |
| NW Coastal Range | Oregonian | Oppose | 2023-01-27 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-09 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2023-01-12 | S | Referred to Housing and Development, then Ways and Means. |
| 2023-01-25 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-02-08 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2023-02-09 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2023-02-09 | S | Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2023-06-25 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |