Relating to regional health equity coalitions; declaring an emergency.

SB 850 allocates state funds to expand Oregon's regional health equity coalitions, which are community-based groups addressing healthcare disparities. The bill provides money to support additional coalitions, hire full-time staff, and cover operational costs like facility expenses, childcare, transportation, translation services, and meeting stipends for coalition members. It declares an emergency to take effect July 1, 2025, making the funding available immediately for the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill directly affects these coalitions by increasing their resources to better serve communities facing health inequities. It does not change healthcare policy but provides financial support for existing community-led efforts.