OregonSB 15122026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to workforce development.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

SNAP referrals and 50% federal match

DHS integrates this program into SNAP Employment and Training when possible and refers SNAP recipients to it. DHS seeks federal reimbursement equal to 50% of reported program costs. DHS must pass any reimbursements to local boards within 60 days of a proper invoice. This brings in more money to expand services for SNAP households.

Paid training and supports for jobseekers

The state creates the Prosperity 10,000 Program and funds it through local workforce boards. If you enroll, you can get career coaching, training, and job placement. Grants can pay for transportation, child care, rent help, and paid work experiences with stipends or wages. In funded paid experiences, you are an employee and must be paid at least the state or federal minimum wage. Your employer must give you a written plan on day one showing your entry wage and how it will rise toward the local average wage.

Local boards run funding and partners

Local workforce boards run the program in each region. They fund nonprofits, schools, unions, and other providers and work with state agencies and employers in targeted sectors. When picking partners, boards weigh employer engagement, experience, access plans, technical capacity, and other funding they can leverage. The state sends program money to local boards using the same formula used for federal WIOA funds.

State oversight and outcome targets

The State Workforce and Talent Development Board oversees the program and recommends improvements. The program must meet clear results: at least 50% women participants, 80% completion, and 75% job placement. Earlier numeric targets, including a $17/hour wage figure, are removed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 73 • No: 19

House vote • 2/25/2026

Third reading. Carried by Fragala. Passed.

Yes: 36 • No: 16

House vote • 2/23/2026

Labor and Workforce Development: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.

Yes: 28 • No: 2

Senate vote • 2/11/2026

Commerce and General Government: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 4 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

Effective date, January 1, 2027.
3/17/2026Senate
Chapter 22, 2026 Laws.
3/17/2026Senate
Governor signed.
3/5/2026Senate
Speaker signed.
2/27/2026House
President signed.
2/27/2026Senate
Third reading. Carried by Fragala. Passed.
2/25/2026House
Second reading.
2/24/2026House
Recommendation: Do pass.
2/24/2026House
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2/23/2026House
Referred to Labor and Workforce Development.
2/17/2026House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2/17/2026House
Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.
2/17/2026Senate
Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.
2/17/2026Senate
Second reading.
2/16/2026Senate
Subsequent referral rescinded by order of the President.
2/16/2026Senate
Recommendation: Do pass and requesting subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
2/16/2026Senate
Work Session held.
2/11/2026Senate
Public Hearing held.
2/4/2026Senate
Referred to Commerce and General Government, then Ways and Means.
2/2/2026Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

Enrolled
2/26/2026
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Introduced
1/28/2026
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