HB 2991

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jun 15, 2023
  • Passed House Jun 14, 2023
  • Passed Senate Jun 23, 2023
  • Signed by Governor Aug 01, 2023

Relating to enhancing access to jobs in the early childhood workforce; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Directs Department of Early Learning and Care to commission independent study regarding barriers to attaining high quality early childhood workforce. Requires department to adopt rules that address barriers that impede entry into early childhood workforce by early childhood professionals, no later than December 31, 2024] 2025. Requires department to submit reports to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to early learning and care on results of study and], status of rulemaking and certain recommendations for legislation]. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (4)

Votes


Actions


Aug 15, 2023

House

Chapter 522, (2023 Laws): Effective date July 31, 2023.

Aug 01, 2023

House

Governor signed.

Jun 27, 2023

Senate

President signed.

Jun 25, 2023

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 23, 2023

Senate

Vote explanation(s) filed by Knopp.

Jun 23, 2023

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Steiner. Passed.

Jun 23, 2023

Senate

Carried over to 06-23 by unanimous consent.

Jun 22, 2023

Senate

Carried over to 06-22 by unanimous consent.

Jun 21, 2023

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 20, 2023

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.

Jun 15, 2023

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means.

Jun 15, 2023

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Jun 14, 2023

House

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Nguyen H. Passed.

Jun 14, 2023

House

Second reading.

Jun 13, 2023

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

Jun 12, 2023

House

Work Session held.

Jun 09, 2023

House

Returned to Full Committee.

Jun 09, 2023

House

Work Session held.

Jun 07, 2023

House

Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.

Apr 05, 2023

House

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Apr 05, 2023

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Apr 03, 2023

House

Work Session held.

Feb 20, 2023

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 16, 2023

House

Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

Jan 09, 2023

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
B-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to A-Engrossed PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
HECHS Amendment -1 PDF
JWM Amendment -A3 PDF

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