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SB611 • 2025

Establishes the Food for All Oregonians Program in the Department of Human Services to provide nutrition assistance to children residing in this state who are six years of age or under and who would qualify for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program but for their immigration status.

Establishes the Food for All Oregonians Program in the Department of Human Services to provide nutrition assistance to children residing in this state who are six years of age or under and who would qualify for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program but for their immigration status.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Campos,, Representative Ruiz, Senator Frederick,, Gelser Blouin,, Golden,, Gorsek,, Manning Jr,, Meek,, Patterson,, Pham,, Reynolds,, Weber,, Woods,, Representative Andersen,, Bowman,, Chaichi,, Gamba,, Grayber,, Hudson,, Isadore,, Nelson,, Nosse,, Owens,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-18 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)

  3. 2025-04-18 Senate

    Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  4. 2025-04-09 Senate

    Work Session held.

  5. 2025-03-25 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  6. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Human Services, then Ways and Means.

  7. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act creates the Food for All Oregonians Program. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1).
Establishes the Food for All Oregonians Program in the Department of Human Services to provide nutrition assistance to [<i>residents of</i>] <b>children residing in</b> this state <b>who are six years of age or under and</b> who would qualify for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program but for their immigration status. Requires the department to implement the program by January 1, 2027, and conduct statewide outreach, education and engagement to maximize enrollment in the program.
Requires the department to convene an advisory group to recommend metrics to evaluate the success of the department in treating all applicants for and recipients of public assistance in a welcoming manner and with respect, courtesy, fairness and dignity.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to public assistance; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee