Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1138: Relating to the Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Standards Board.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1138 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Standards Board. Primary sponsor: Rob Wagner (Democratic), Kayse Jama (Democratic), Kathleen Taylor (Democratic), Deb Patterson (Democratic), Khanh Pham (Democratic), Ben Bowman (Democratic), Julie Fahey (Democratic), Dacia Grayber (Democratic), Lesly Muñoz (Democratic/Working Families), Travis Nelson (Democratic), Andrea Valderrama (Democratic). 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.
Establishes the Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Standards Board. Prescribes the duties of the board. Directs the board to establish minimum working standards for the home and community-based services workforce. Requires the board to submit a written report to the Legislative Assembly regarding any adopted standard that is anticipated to impact the state budget. Provides that any such standard must be ratified by the Legislative Assembly before taking effect. Provides remedies for allegations of violations of the minimum standards established by the board. Requires the board to conduct a biennial comprehensive review, including a labor market analysis to inform the board's decisions to adopt new minimum standards or revise existing standards. Permits the board to establish uniform training standards for the home and community-based services workforce and to establish a process by rule for certifying worker organizations to provide the training to workers. Requires the board to submit a biennial report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly summarizing the results of the comprehensive review and any actions taken by the board in the prior biennium.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Wagner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Kayse Jama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Kathleen Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Khanh Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Ben Bowman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Julie Fahey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Dacia Grayber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Travis Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Andrea Valderrama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
“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.
- Informational Meeting held.
- Referred to Labor and Business.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.