Oregon legislation · 2025 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB2995: Relating to a task force on reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent; prescribing an effective date.
Status: Failed, June 27, 2025
Digest: 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.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to a task force on reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent; and prescribing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 10, 2025:
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to a task force on reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent; and prescribing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. (1) The Task Force on Reparations is established. (2) The task force consists of 15 members appointed as follows: (a) The President of the Senate shall appoint two members from among members of the Senate. (b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members from among members of the House of Representatives. (c) The Governor shall appoint 11 members as follows: (A) Two members of groups that advocate for reparations for Oregonians of AfricanAmerican descent; (B) Two members from groups that advocate for civil rights and human rights; (C) One member from a labor organization; (D) One member from a faith community; (E) One member from an institution of higher education; (F) One member from an historical research institution; (G) Two members from Oregon civic and fraternal organizations; and (H) One member representing the Commission on Black Affairs. (3)(a) The task force shall: (A) Study and develop proposals for financial and nonfinancial reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent; (B) Develop appropriate methods for educating the public about the task force's findings; and (C) Recommend appropriate remedies based on the task force's findings. …
Sponsors
- Travis Nelson (D, 44) · primary sponsor
- Lew Frederick (D, 22) · primary sponsor
- Manning Jr., James (D, 7) · primary sponsor
- Shannon Isadore (D, 33)
- Andrea Valderrama (D, 47)
- Farrah Chaichi (D, 35)
- Thuy Tran (D, 45) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : In committee upon adjournment.
- : Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- : Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- : Work Session held.
- : Public Hearing held.
- : Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- : First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Votes
- HEMGGV Committee Vote (April 8, 2025): 4 yea, 3 nay, passed
Subjects: Ways and Means, Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
Common questions
- What is HB2995?
- HB2995 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2025 Legislative Measures): Relating to a task force on reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent; prescribing an effective date.
- What does HB2995 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to a task force on reparations for Oregonians of African-American descent; and prescribing an effective date.
- What is the status of HB2995?
- Failed as of June 27, 2025. Latest action: In committee upon adjournment. (June 27, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB2995?
- Travis Nelson (D, 44), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2995?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/2995
Source: official Oregon record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.