SB 778 Oregon Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to mental health care provider incentives; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Creates psychology provider incentive program within Oregon Health Authority to provide financial incentives to students enrolled in approved doctoral programs in psychology who complete courses that provide cultural competency training. Requires program to provide loan repayment subsidies to certain licensed psychologists. Establishes Psychology Provider Incentive Fund. Requires Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to guarantee full-time employment to certain licensed psychologists. Requires public employer to award hiring preference to certain licensed psychologists. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Committee
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Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 23, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules, then Ways and Means.
upper
Jan 19, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Lew Frederick
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