SB 27 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to the health care workforce; declaring an emergency.

Summary

] [ 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. ] 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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 10 edits

MAJOR

The bill shifted from a study-only measure to a funding bill that appropriates $59.5 million to the Oregon Health Authority and Department of Human Services to support health care workforce programs, including the Oregon Essential Workforce Health Care Program and CareWorks Supplemental Payment Program.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a single study requirement to multiple funding appropriations for workforce support programs, and it now includes an emergency declaration for immediate effect.

SCOPE

The bill changed from requiring a workforce study to appropriating funds for existing workforce programs.

FISCAL

Added $20 million appropriation to the Oregon Health Authority for the Oregon Essential Workforce Health Care Program.

Added $2.5 million appropriation to the Oregon Health Authority for the Oregon CareWorks Supplemental Payment Program.

Added $2.5 million appropriation for hospital reimbursements related to labor-management training trusts.

Added $9.5 million appropriation for incentive payments to federally qualified health centers.

Added $15 million appropriation for clinical education reimbursements at hospitals.

Added $10 million appropriation to the Department of Human Services for clinical education reimbursements in long-term and residential care facilities.

TIMELINE

Removed the requirement to submit a study report by September 15, 2026, and added an emergency declaration stating the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility criteria for hospitals participating in labor-management training trusts and federally qualified health centers to receive funding.

TECHNICAL

Added co-sponsor Senator MANNING JR to the bill sponsors list.

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Key actions

Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Apr 15, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

upper

Apr 15, 2025

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Health Care.

upper

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors