Bill > HB2976

This bill appropriates $1,500,000 from the Oregon General Fund to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to be distributed to Pueblo Unido PDX, a nonprofit organization, for two specific purposes related to indigenous language interpretation. The funding will support creating additional language proficiency evaluations for interpreters of indigenous languages from Mexico, Central America, and South America, as well as support the recruitment, training, retention, and coordination of interpretation assignments for individuals needing these language services. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is considered necessary for maintaining public peace, health, and safety. By targeting indigenous language interpretation, the bill aims to improve communication and access to services for communities speaking less commonly supported languages from Latin America.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2976