SB 694

Abstract

Requires membership of task forces and work groups to be comprised at least 50 percent of community members and individuals who are members of or who represent community-based organizations. Requires membership of task forces and work groups to be comprised at least 25 percent of individuals who are or who represent organizations that serve historically underrepresented and marginalized communities or that provide culturally specific services. Requires members of task forces and work groups who are not otherwise compensated for task force or work group service be eligible for stipend as compensation for travel and time spent while serving on task force or work group. Establishes Task Force and Work Group Stipend Fund. Directs Oregon Department of Administrative Services to estimate amount of stipend each biennium based on estimated number of task force and work group participants and amount appropriated to fund for biennium, and to pay stipend to eligible claimants. Caps maximum amount of stipend. Appropriates moneys to Task Force and Work Group Stipend Fund. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.