2025 Regular SessionOregon Legislature

HB2995: Relating to a task force on reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent; prescribing an effective date.

Legislative Summary

Sets up a task force to look at ways in which the state can give reparations for past acts of racism to African-American people who live in the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Establishes the Task Force on Reparations and directs the task force to study and develop proposals for financial and nonfinancial reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent, develop appropriate methods for educating the public about the task force's findings and recommend appropriate remedies based on the task force's findings. Sunsets December 31, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Bill History

1/13/2025
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
House of Representatives
1/17/2025
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
House of Representatives
2/25/2025
Public Hearing held.
House of Representatives
4/8/2025
Work Session held.
House of Representatives
4/11/2025
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
House of Representatives
4/11/2025
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
House of Representatives

Roll Call Votes

House Committee Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference
4/8/2025
4
Yea
3
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/13/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Ways and Means(Joint Conference)

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