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OR HB3280

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Establishes an 11-member Task Force on Rural Medical Training Facilities, with 2 Senate members, 2 House members, and 7 gubernatorial appointees representing Roseburg, Douglas County, local hospitals, the Roseburg VA Medical Center, health practitioners, the Oregon State Board of Nursing, and Oregon Health Authority

  • Directs the task force to investigate solutions to the shortage of nurses and medical technicians in Douglas County, with emphasis on establishing a training facility partnered with an academic program in or near Roseburg

  • Requires investigation of veteran reintegration methods through higher education and career training for those transitioning out of military service

  • Department of Veterans' Affairs provides staff support; non-legislative members serve as uncompensated volunteers; report with possible legislative recommendations due to an interim health care committee by December 15, 2026

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and sunsets December 31, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to rural medical training facilities; declaring an emergency.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Behavioral Health and Health Care1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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