SB 1512
Expands the goals and purposes of the Prosperity 10,000 Program.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2026 Regular Session
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(at the request of Senate Interim Committee on Commerce and General Government)
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Support
90%
Oppose
10%
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill expands the goals and purposes of the Prosperity 10,000 Program, a workforce development initiative. It requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to provide grants to local workforce development boards to administer the program and ensures these boards consider specific factors when distributing funds. The program aims to improve workforce system capacity, provide wraparound supports, and increase access to workforce programs for priority populations, with specific targets for participation rates and employment outcomes. It also establishes a system for paying participating workers a wage that aligns with local area standards.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Senate Interim Committee on Commerce and General Government
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of Senate Bill 1512 emphasize the importance of investing in Prosperity 10,000 to drive economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen families and communities. Testifiers highlight the proven success of the program in delivering measurable outcomes, generating significant revenue for the state, and providing job training and placement services to underserved populations. They also stress the critical need for continued funding to protect this infrastructure and address structural barriers to employment, promoting economic mobility and aligning education, workforce, and community systems to prepare young people for success. With a strong return on investment of $1 generating $2.98 in revenue over two years, supporters believe that investing in Prosperity 10,000 will yield significant benefits, including improved employment outcomes, reduced reliance on public assistance, and enhanced economic resilience.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
The opposition to the Prosperity 10K Program (P10KP) and related legislation expresses concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential unequal access to training. that the program lacks clear documentation and definitions, making it difficult to assess its financial successes and legitimacy. They also question the sustainability of the program due to unanswered questions about funding and grant obligations, highlighting a lack of transparency in the bill's provisions. Furthermore, there are concerns that the program may perpetuate discriminatory practices through unequal access to training opportunities, which could have far-reaching consequences for local workforce development boards.
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