Bill Sponsor
Oregon Senate Bill 1595
Session 2026R1
Relating to professional workforce; and declaring an emergency.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors
First Action
Feb 2, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 31, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1595
State
Oregon
Session
2026R1
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Unknown
Sarah McDonald
Cosponsor
Democrat
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Democrat
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Democrat
Cosponsor
Senate Votes (2)
House Votes (2)
Summary
Requires a professional licensing board to publish specified guidance regarding licensure and ensure certain staff receive culturally responsive training not later than January 1, 2028. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Actions (17)
03/31/2026
Senate
Governor signed.
03/06/2026
House
Speaker signed.
03/06/2026
Senate
President signed.
03/05/2026
House
Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed.
03/04/2026
House
Second reading.
03/03/2026
House
Recommendation: Do pass.
03/03/2026
House
Work Session held.
02/27/2026
House
Public Hearing held.
02/25/2026
House
Referred to Rules.
02/25/2026
House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
02/25/2026
Senate
Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed.
02/24/2026
Senate
Second reading.
02/24/2026
Senate
Recommendation: Do pass.
02/23/2026
Senate
Work Session held.
02/18/2026
Senate
Public Hearing held.
02/02/2026
Senate
Referred to Rules.
02/02/2026
Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 29, 2026 7:15:13 PM
Record Updated
Mar 31, 2026 10:52:50 PM