Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3511: Relating to betel nuts; 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 3511 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to betel nuts; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Hai Pham (Democratic). It lists 2 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.
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to develop and implement a program to award grants to community-based organizations to conduct a public health campaign on the negative health effects of using betel nuts. Requires the Oregon Medical Board and the Oregon State Board of Nursing to ensure that health care providers are trained on the negative health effects of using betel nuts. Directs the Department of Education and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to ensure information on the negative health effects of using betel nuts is incorporated into curricula. Requires the authority to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to public health no later than December 15, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“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 Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.