Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2979: Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2979 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to state financial administration; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Ken Helm (Democratic), Mark Owens (Republican), Susan McLain (Democratic), Paul Evans (Democratic), Jeff Golden (Democratic). It lists 15 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.
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to various entities for food production and distribution. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Helm | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Susan McLain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Paul Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jeff Golden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lucetta Elmer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Annessa Hartman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Pam Marsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sarah McDonald | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Kathleen Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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 Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.