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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act would make new laws for workforce development. The Act would transfer workforce development duties from HECC to BOLI. The Act would make a new workforce develop- ment program and office at BOLI. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Transfers duties, functions and powers related to administering the federal Workforce Inno- vation and Opportunity Act and workforce development matters from the Higher Education Coordi- nating Commission to the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Establishes the Office of Workforce Development within the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Establishes the Office of Workforce Development Account. Creates the Oregon Workforce Corps to provide workforce development and employment opportunities. Renames the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development to the Office of Com- munity Colleges. Renames the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development Account to the Office of Community Colleges Account. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill transfers workforce development duties from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) to the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) and establishes a new Office of Workforce Development within BOLI. The key provisions include creating the Office of Workforce Development Account, establishing an Office of Workforce Development within BOLI, and transferring all workforce-related duties and functions from HECC to BOLI. The bill also creates the Oregon Workforce Corps to provide workforce development and employment opportunities, renames the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development to the Office of Community Colleges, and renames its associated account accordingly. The Commissioner of BOLI will appoint a Director of the Office of Workforce Development who will be responsible for directing and supervising all activities of the office. The bill includes detailed provisions for transferring employees, records, and financial resources, and ensures that ongoing contracts, legal obligations, and existing rules remain in effect during the transition. The changes will become operative on July 1, 2026, and the bill takes effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2708 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2708 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83686 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2708/Introduced |
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