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OR SB161

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Deb Patterson

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025

  • Directs grants to three recipients: Oregon Community Health Workers Association ($1,500,000), Oregon Mobile Integrated Health Coalition ($1,500,000), and Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials ($2,000,000)

  • Grants must be used for workforce training programs, scholarships, and wraparound supports including child care, travel expenses, technology resources, wage replacement stipends, licensing fees, course materials, and student loan repayment assistance

  • Recipients must report annually to OHA on progress of workforce development activities

  • Takes effect 91 days after adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session

Legislative Description

Relating to funding for local health workforce development activities; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Care1/17/2025

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