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SB 1512 Oregon Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to workforce development.

Summary
Expands the goals and purposes of the Prosperity 10,000 Program. Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to award grants to local workforce development boards to administer the program. Requires local workforce development boards to consider certain factors when distributing funds to certain entities.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands workforce development program through Higher Education Coordinating Commission, providing grants for workforce training, directly supporting higher education initiatives.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workforce development funding through grants to improve employment opportunities and skills training, directly advancing labor & employment goals.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Mar 5, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 27, 2026
MODERATE
This bill was finalized as an enrolled Senate Bill after passing through the legislative process. The substantive policy content of the Prosperity 10,000 Program remains largely unchanged, with the main differences being the addition of new grant consideration factors for local workforce boards and a new requirement for entities receiving funds to pay wages at entry-level training rates.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on workforce development through the Prosperity 10,000 Program, with no changes to the program's fundamental purpose or target population.
REQUIREMENT

Added new consideration factors for local workforce development boards when distributing funds, including partner qualifications and strategies to leverage other funding sources.

Added requirement for entities providing paid work experiences to pay wages at entry-level training rates, with specific wage determination provisions.

TECHNICAL

Changed document header from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' status, indicating the bill has been approved by both legislative chambers and the Governor.

Removed summary section that was present in the introduced version but not included in the final enrolled text.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2026 · House Feb 26, 2026

How they voted

28–2
Passed
Total votes 30
Feb 17, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
10 Yea 2 Nay
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Mar 5, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Fragala. Passed.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Labor and Workforce Development.
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Subsequent referral rescinded by order of the President.
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass and requesting subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Commerce and General Government, then Ways and Means.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.