HB 2897 — Relating to grants for early childhood programs; prescribing an effective date.
Last action — In committee upon adjournment.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Establishes Early Childhood Equity Fund. Authorizes Early Learning Division to make grants from fund for purpose of supporting culturally specific early learning, early childhood and parent support programs in this state<b> and to promote capacity of culturally specific organizations to deliver programs</b>. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill Text
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Read HB 2897 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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In committee upon adjournment.
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Referred to Student Success by prior reference.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Student Success by prior reference.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Student Success.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sponsors
- John Lively · Primary
- Julie Fahey · Primary
- Sue Rieke Smith · Primary
- Susan McLain · Cosponsor
- Mark Meek · Cosponsor
- Rob Nosse · Cosponsor
- Tawna Sanchez · Cosponsor
- Rob Wagner · Cosponsor
- Barbara Smith Warner · Primary
- Alissa Keny-Guyer · Primary
- Diego Hernandez · Primary
- Courtney Neron · Cosponsor
- Chuck Thomsen · Cosponsor
- Dallas Heard · Cosponsor
- Michael Dembrow · Cosponsor
- Andrea Salinas · Cosponsor
- Jeff Reardon · Cosponsor
- Rachel Prusak · Cosponsor
- Karin Power · Cosponsor
- Carla Piluso · Cosponsor
- Cheri Helt · Cosponsor
- Mitch Greenlick · Cosponsor
- Margaret Doherty · Cosponsor
- Brian Clem · Cosponsor
- Daniel Bonham · Cosponsor
- Teresa Alonso Leon · Cosponsor
- Arnie Roblan · Primary
- Sara Gelser · Primary
- Shemia Fagan · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →8 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (8)
- John Lively Democrat
- Julie Fahey Democrat
- Sue Rieke Smith Democrat
- Barbara Smith Warner
- Alissa Keny-Guyer
- Diego Hernandez
- Arnie Roblan
- Sara Gelser
Co-sponsors (21)
- Susan McLain Democrat
- Mark Meek Democrat
- Rob Nosse Democrat
- Tawna Sanchez Democrat
- Rob Wagner Democrat
- Courtney Neron
- Chuck Thomsen
- Dallas Heard
- Michael Dembrow
- Andrea Salinas
- Jeff Reardon
- Rachel Prusak
- Karin Power
- Carla Piluso
- Cheri Helt
- Mitch Greenlick
- Margaret Doherty
- Brian Clem
- Daniel Bonham
- Teresa Alonso Leon
- Shemia Fagan
Not signed on (61)
61 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 61 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 22% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cheri Helt | — | Yea |
| Courtney Neron | — | Yea |
| Diego Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Jeff Reardon | — | Yea |
| Margaret Doherty | — | Yea |
| Teresa Alonso Leon | — | Yea |
| Janeen Sollman | Democrat | Yea |
| E. Werner Reschke | Republican | Nay |
| Kim Wallan | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2897 do?
- Establishes Early Childhood Equity Fund. Authorizes Early Learning Division to make grants from fund for purpose of supporting culturally specific early learning, early childhood and parent support programs in this state<b> and to promote capacity of culturally specific organizations to deliver programs</b>. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
- Who sponsors HB 2897?
- HB 2897 is sponsored by John Lively (Democrat), Julie Fahey (Democrat), Sue Rieke Smith (Democrat), Susan McLain (Democrat), Mark Meek (Democrat), Rob Nosse (Democrat), Tawna Sanchez (Democrat), Rob Wagner (Democrat), Barbara Smith Warner, Alissa Keny-Guyer, Diego Hernandez, Courtney Neron, Chuck Thomsen, Dallas Heard, Michael Dembrow, Andrea Salinas, Jeff Reardon, Rachel Prusak, Karin Power, Carla Piluso, Cheri Helt, Mitch Greenlick, Margaret Doherty, Brian Clem, Daniel Bonham, Teresa Alonso Leon, Arnie Roblan, Sara Gelser, and Shemia Fagan.
- What is the current status of HB 2897?
- This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2897?
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