Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3519: Relating to a cultural exchange program; 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 3519 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a cultural exchange program; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Ben Bowman (Democratic), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democratic), Emily McIntire (Republican). 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 Department of Education to provide oversight of a program that coordinates an in-state and a national cultural exchange for students of this state. Prescribes the requirements of the program. Directs the department to transfer moneys from the Statewide Education Initiatives Account for the program. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bowman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Emily McIntire | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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 Education.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.