Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2972: Relating to funding for staffing workforce reentry programs; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2972 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to funding for staffing workforce reentry programs; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: David Gomberg (Democratic), Kevin Mannix (Republican), Lew Frederick (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides funding to the Employment Department for staffing workforce reentry programs for adults in custody. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Gomberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Kevin Mannix | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Christine Drazan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Chris Gorsek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| James Manning | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Hoa Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.