Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3185: Relating to post-secondary students working at nonprofit corporations; 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 3185 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to post-secondary students working at nonprofit corporations; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Nathan Sosa (Democratic), Gregory Smith, Susan McLain (Democratic), Ricki Ruiz (Democratic). It lists 6 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 that priority may be given to students in specified courses of study to participate in a pilot program to enhance the hiring of public university students by eligible nonprofit organizations. Provides for the reimbursement of eligible nonprofit organizations that participate in the pilot program up to 100 percent of the amount the organizations have paid in wages to participating students. Removes the requirement that eligible nonprofit organizations must have an annual budget of $5,000,000 or less. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Sosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Gregory Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Susan McLain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Ricki Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“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.
- Public Hearing cancelled.
- Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.