Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 27: Relating to the health care workforce; 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
SB 27 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the health care workforce; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Deb Patterson (Democratic), James Manning (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
</b> </i>] [<i>Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study the health care workforce in Oregon. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than September 15, 2026.</i>] <b>Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services for certain programs, reimbursements and incentive payments to support the health care workforce.</b>
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“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.
- Referred to Health Care.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.