Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3079: Relating to youth homelessness.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3079 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to youth homelessness. Primary sponsor: Em Levy (Democratic), Lisa Reynolds (Democratic), Deb Patterson (Democratic), Susan McLain (Democratic), Hoa Nguyen, Hai Pham (Democratic), Anthony Broadman (Democratic). It lists 14 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.
Requires the Department of Human Services to update its 2022 estimate of costs to implement youth experiencing homelessness programs. Requires the Department of Human Services and the Housing and Community Services Department to study options for allocating 30 percent of their respective budgets in the 2027-2029 biennium toward reducing the number of youth aging into adult homelessness. Directs the Department of Human Services to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing and human services not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Expands eligibility for emergency housing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Em Levy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Susan McLain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Hoa Nguyen | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Anthony Broadman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Dick Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| April Dobson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Sarah McDonald | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rep Neron | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Gregory Smith | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Janeen Sollman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Kathleen Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Public Hearing cancelled.
- Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.