Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 611: Relating to public assistance; 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 611 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to public assistance; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Wlnsvey Campos (Democratic), Ricki Ruiz (Democratic). It lists 21 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.
Establishes the Food for All Oregonians Program in the Department of Human Services to provide nutrition assistance to [<i>residents of</i>] <b>children residing in</b> this state <b>who are six years of age or under and</b> who would qualify for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program but for their immigration status. Requires the department to implement the program by January 1, 2027, and conduct statewide outreach, education and engagement to maximize enrollment in the program. Requires the department to convene an advisory group to recommend metrics to evaluate the success of the department in treating all applicants for and recipients of public assistance in a welcoming manner and with respect, courtesy, fairness and dignity. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wlnsvey Campos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Ricki Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Ben Bowman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jeff Golden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Chris Gorsek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Shannon Isadore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| James Manning | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Travis Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| 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.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Human Services, then Ways and Means.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.