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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | OR | SB 690 | Authorizes Delays in Civil Nonpayment Actions Against Parents Who Meet Certain Criteria of Social Need | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 0) |
| June 25, 2025 | OR | SB 875 | Expands Protections for Oregon's Foster Youth | Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 6) |
| April 15, 2025 | OR | SB 315 | Requires the Department of Education to Review Make Recommendations and Develop Best Practices for Dealing with Student Absences | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3) |
| April 14, 2025 | OR | SB 1016 | Requires the Department of Human Services to Procure and Distribute an Inventory of Appropriate Carriers for Transporting the Belongings of Foster Children | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 3) |
| March 4, 2025 | OR | SB 867 | Expands the Department of Education's Authority to Investigate Cases of Abuse and Sexual Conduct | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/27 | SB 690 | Authorizes Delays in Civil Nonpayment Actions Against Parents Who Meet Certain Criteria of Social Need | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 0) |
| 6/25 | SB 875 | Expands Protections for Oregon's Foster Youth | Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 6) |
| 4/15 | SB 315 | Requires the Department of Education to Review Make Recommendations and Develop Best Practices for Dealing with Student Absences | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3) |
| 4/14 | SB 1016 | Requires the Department of Human Services to Procure and Distribute an Inventory of Appropriate Carriers for Transporting the Belongings of Foster Children | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 3) |
| 3/04 | SB 867 | Expands the Department of Education's Authority to Investigate Cases of Abuse and Sexual Conduct | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2) |