The Oregon Legislative Assembly is considering a bill to provide a universal basic income for the homeless community.
The legislation, SB603, would provide 12 monthly payments of $1,000 to people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.
“Payments may be used for rent, emergency expenses, food, child care, or other goods or services of the participant’s choosing,” the bill states (pdf).
People who spend more than 50 percent of their monthly household income on rent and those who earn 60 percent or less of the area median income would also be eligible for the funding.
The bill would require a study on who is receiving the money, broken down by demographics of race, veteran status, and risk of domestic violence….