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OR SB779

OR SB779
Relating to providing for the mental health needs of the agricultural workforce; declaring an emergency.

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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 funds the AgriStress Helpline. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.8). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to support the operation of the AgriStress Helpline in Oregon. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the Oregon State University Foundation's Rural Mental Health Fund during the 2025-2027 biennium. Specifically, the funds will support the Oregon State University Extension Service in operating the AgriStress Helpline, which is a mental health support service designed to address the unique mental health challenges faced by agricultural workers. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately on July 1, 2025, recognizing the urgent need to provide mental health resources to the agricultural community. By creating this dedicated funding stream, the bill aims to ensure the continuity and accessibility of mental health support for farmers and agricultural workers who often face significant psychological stressors related to their profession, such as financial uncertainty, environmental challenges, and isolation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (4)

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/SB779
SB 779 Fiscal Impact Statement https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/307139
SB 779 Revenue Impact Statement https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/307138
Staff Measure Summary for SB779 INTRO (Senate) for the Senate Committee On Early Childhood and Behavioral Health https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/87441
SB 779 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/293571
Revenue Impact Statement for SB779 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/87120
SB 779 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/291848
SB 779 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/291210
Staff Measure Summary for SB779 INTRO (Senate) for the Senate Committee On Judiciary https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85713
Fiscal Impact Statement for SB779 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85709
SB 779 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289856
IS_Impact SB 779 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289851
Fiscal Impact Statement for SB779 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85692
SB 779 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289656
Revenue Impact Statement for SB779 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85640
Open Government Impact Statement for SB779 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84972
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB779/Introduced
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