Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 161: Relating to funding for local health workforce development activities; 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 161 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to funding for local health workforce development activities; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Deb Patterson (Democratic), 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 award grants to certain recipients for certain workforce development activities. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Kathleen Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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 Health Care, then Ways and Means.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.