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Senate extends Prosperity 10,000 workforce program in bipartisan votes

Oregon State Senate · February 17, 2026

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Summary

Senate Bill 15 12, extending the Prosperity 10,000 workforce program, passed final reading after sponsors highlighted program outcomes (more than 10,500 Oregonians served) and argued the investment produces local economic returns.

The Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 15 12 to extend the Prosperity 10,000 workforce program, which sponsors said coordinates workforce boards, community colleges and employers to train and place workers.

Senator Pham, the sponsor on the floor, said the program has helped "more than 10,500 Oregonians out of economic uncertainty" and described it as a low-fiscal-impact investment that leverages community partnerships. Several supporters from both parties, including Senator Weber and Senator Brock Smith, described regional workforce boards and sector-specific pipelines such as maritime training in Astoria as examples of the program’s impact.

Senator Brock Smith cited specific figures attributed to a regional director—"For every $35,000,000 invested, $219,000,000 in annual economic benefit"—and said the work has moved thousands into higher-paying jobs. The bill passed on final reading and was declared passed with 28 ayes recorded on the roll call.

The Senate recorded no floor amendments during third reading and the measure will proceed to enrollment and the journal for transmittal.