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OR HB2708
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Evans
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AI Summary
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Transfers administration of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and workforce development duties from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) to the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), effective July 1, 2026
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Establishes the Office of Workforce Development within BOLI, with a director appointed by the Commissioner, and creates a dedicated Office of Workforce Development Account in the State Treasury
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Creates the Oregon Workforce Corps to provide paid workforce development and employment programs lasting 3-12 months in agriculture/fisheries/forestry, natural resources sustainability, or technology innovation, overseen by a nine-member advisory board
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Renames the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development to the Office of Community Colleges, removing workforce development functions from that office
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Takes effect on the 91st day after the 2025 legislative session adjourns, with workforce development provisions becoming operative July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating to workforce development; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025