Relating to childcare programs for people with governmental business; declaring an emergency.
Summary
] Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to an organization and Polk County for [ expanding a program ] programs for providing free drop-in childcare for people with business at a county courthouse or with other governmental business and data collection regarding the [ program ] programs . Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Introduced
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A-Engrossed
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4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to add Polk County as a recipient of state funding for free childcare programs at county courthouses, increased the funding amount to $210,000, and updated sponsor information to include additional representatives.
Scope change
Expanded the scope to include Polk County as a direct recipient of funds alongside the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.
FISCAL
Added Polk County as a recipient of state funds for the free childcare program.
Increased the appropriation amount to $210,000 for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
Updated the digest and text to clarify that funds are for programs providing free childcare, with language changes to accommodate the expanded scope.
TECHNICAL
Updated sponsor information to include Representatives SCHARF, MUNOZ, and changed the filing status from Presession filed.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
3 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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