Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3435: Relating to school meals; 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 3435 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to school meals; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Rep Neron, Hai Pham (Democratic), Cyrus Javadi (Democratic), Lisa Reynolds (Democratic), Mark Owens (Republican), Ben Bowman (Democratic), Lesly Muñoz (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 12 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.
Phases in the requirement that school districts offer lunch and breakfast to students at no charge, regardless of household income.<b> Provides exceptions.</b> Requires school districts that make breakfast accessible at a school site to make breakfast accessible at the school site after the beginning of the day. Provides exceptions. Prescribes nutrition standards for reimbursable meals that are paid for by state sources. Directs the Department of Education to apply for statewide participation in federal programs and projects that expand the availability of free or reduced price meals. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Education from the General Fund for the purposes of paying any costs owed by parents or guardians for costs previously incurred for a reimbursable meal and assisting school districts in purchasing or upgrading equipment necessary to comply with the expanded provision of free lunches and breakfasts. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep Neron | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Ben Bowman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| April Dobson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Lisa Fragala | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Shannon Isadore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Hoa Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Ricki Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“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 with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.