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Committee sends bill to floor to fund community mental health conversations led by OSU Extension
Summary
Senate Bill 920, directing Oregon State University Extension Service to convene local community conversations about mental health and substance use, received a due‑pass recommendation and was sent to the Senate floor after a roll‑call vote.
The Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health moved Senate Bill 920 to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation on March 25. The bill directs the Oregon State University Extension Service to convene local communities across the behavioral health sector, facilitate community conversations about mental health and substance use, and support follow‑up actions taken by participating counties or regions. The committee record notes the bill declares an emergency effective on passage and has minimal fiscal impact.
Senator Anderson moved the bill to the floor. The clerk called the roll. Senators recorded their positions as follows: Senator Gorsegg — yes; Senator Litticombe — no; Senator Patterson — aye; Vice Chair Anderson — aye; Chair Reynolds — aye. The motion passed and the measure was sent to the Senate floor.
Committee members did not amend the bill in committee. The committee summary on OLIS lists minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact.
