Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 653: Relating to the abolishment of the Department of Education.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 653 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the abolishment of the Department of Education. Primary sponsor: Daniel Bonham, Noah Robinson (Republican), Diane Linthicum (Republican). 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 Task Force to Abolish the Department of Education. Directs the task force to study and make recommendations related to the abolishment of the Department of Education. Sunsets the task force on January 2, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bonham | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Noah Robinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Diane Linthicum | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“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 Education.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.