Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1581: Relating to school meals; 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 1581 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to school meals; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic), Ben Bowman (Democratic), Wlnsvey Campos (Democratic), Lew Frederick (Democratic), April Dobson (Democratic), Cyrus Javadi (Democratic), Em Levy (Democratic), Hai Pham (Democratic), Lamar Wise (Democratic), James Manning (Democratic), Deb Patterson (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): 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 school districts to offer lunch and breakfast to students at no charge, regardless of income. Provides exceptions. 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. [<i>Prescribes nutrition standards for reimbursable meals that are paid for by state sources.</i>] Takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 25 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Neron Misslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Ben Bowman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| April Dobson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Em Levy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Lamar Wise | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Kayse Jama | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sarah McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Travis Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Daniel Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| 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 Ways and Means by order of the President.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Informational Meeting held.
- Referred to Education.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.