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HB2019 • 2025
Designates August 25 of each year as Oregon Adoption Day.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 114, (2025 Laws): Effective date May 22, 2025.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Third reading. Carried by Bonham. Passed. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Gelser Blouin.
Carried over to 05-13 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 05-12 by unanimous consent.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Third reading. Carried by Elmer. Passed. Ayes, 55; Excused, 5--Cate, Diehl, Evans, Nguyen H, Valderrama.
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 8, 2025 Calendar.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Rules.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: Creates a new state day to celebrate adoption. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8). Designates August 25 of each year as Oregon Adoption Day. Declares an emergency, effective on passage. Relating to: Relating to Oregon Adoption Day; and declaring an emergency. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned