Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 13: Relating to educational requirements of professional licensing boards; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 13 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to educational requirements of professional licensing boards; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Kim Thatcher (Republican). It lists 3 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.
Requires a professional licensing board to consider experience in lieu of a high school diploma or an equivalent for licensure, certification or other authorization to provide certain occupational or professional services. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Thatcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Daniel Bonham | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Sen Woods | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Labor and Business.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.