HB 2125 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to unemployment benefits for weather-related emergencies; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

Authorizes the Director of the Employment Department to waive the unpaid waiting week period for unemployment insurance claimants who are unable to perform services due a state-declared emergency related to severe weather. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

Floor votes · House Apr 10, 2025

How they voted

34–20

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 58

Apr 10, 2025

D Democratic35

32 Yea 2 Nay 1

91% Yea

R Republican23

2 Yea 18 Nay 3

78% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Apr 10, 2025

Committee

Referred to Labor and Business.

upper

Apr 10, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

Apr 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Nosse. Passed.

lower

Apr 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors