Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session
Oregon SB 1595
Relating to professional workforce; and declaring an emergency.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic)
- Kayse Jama (Democratic)
Cosponsors (19)
- Daniel Nguyen (Democratic)
- Lamar Wise (Democratic)
- Mari Watanabe (Democratic)
- Sue Rieke Smith (Democratic)
- Travis Nelson (Democratic)
- Lesly Muñoz (Democratic/Working Families)
- Sarah McDonald (Democratic)
- Shannon Isadore (Democratic)
- Mark Gamba (Democratic)
- Paul Evans (Democratic)
- Willy Chotzen (Democratic)
- Tom Andersen (Democratic)
- Janeen Sollman (Democratic)
- Floyd Prozanski (Democratic)
- Khanh Pham (Democratic)
- Deb Patterson (Democratic)
- James Manning Jr. (Democratic)
- Lew Frederick (Democratic)
- Wlnsvey Campos (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· 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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 House | Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed. | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Mar 3, 2026 House | Heard and Reported Out | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 25, 2026 Senate | Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed. | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 23, 2026 Senate | Heard and Reported Out | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
Actions
- Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Effective date, March 31, 2026. - Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Chapter 99, 2026 Laws. - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Governor signed. - Mar 6, 2026 · House
Speaker signed. - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
President signed. - Mar 6, 2026 · House
Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed. - Mar 4, 2026 · House
Second reading. - Mar 3, 2026 · House
Recommendation: Do pass. - Mar 3, 2026 · House
Work Session held. - Feb 27, 2026 · House
Public Hearing held. - Feb 26, 2026 · House
Referred to Rules. - Feb 25, 2026 · House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed. - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
Second reading. - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
Recommendation: Do pass. - Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
Work Session held. - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Public Hearing held. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Rules. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.