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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 gives moneys to an agency to help fund groups that work on health equity. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.5). Appropriates moneys to be used for regional health equity coalitions. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates an unspecified amount of money from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority to support regional health equity coalitions (RHECs) during the biennium beginning July 1, 2025. The funding is intended to expand the number of RHECs statewide, enable each coalition to hire additional full-time staff, and provide resources for operational expenses such as facility costs, child care, transportation, interpretation and translation services, and member meeting stipends. These regional health equity coalitions are groups focused on addressing health disparities and promoting equitable access to healthcare across different communities. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it is considered urgent for public health and safety and will take effect immediately on July 1, 2025, allowing for rapid implementation of the proposed funding and support for these health equity initiatives.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB850 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB850 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85039 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB850/Introduced |
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