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OR HB2031

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Boomer Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends ORS 243.650 to explicitly add "athletic trainers" to the list of academically licensed positions for purposes of defining appropriate bargaining units under the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA)

  • Academically licensed units may include teachers, nurses, counselors, therapists, athletic trainers, psychologists, child development specialists, and similar positions

  • Maintains existing rule that bargaining units may not include both academically licensed and unlicensed/nonacademically licensed school employees

  • Exempts bargaining units certified or recognized prior to June 6, 1995, and school districts with fewer than 50 employees from the academically licensed/unlicensed separation requirement

  • Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die of the 2025 regular legislative session

Legislative Description

Relating to the definition of "appropriate bargaining unit" for purposes of public employee collective bargaining; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor and Workplace Standards1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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