House Bill 2028 directs the Oregon Health Authority to study the funding formula used for substance use services under Ballot Measure 110 (2020). The measure does not itself change the funding formula or create a new program; instead, it requires OHA to review how the current system works and prepare a report that may include legislative recommendations.
The report must be submitted to the interim legislative committees related to health by September 15, 2026, in the manner required by Oregon public records/reporting law. The bill also includes a sunset provision, repealing the study requirement on January 2, 2027, which makes it a temporary, one-time study measure rather than a permanent statutory change.
Impact
HB 2028 would add a temporary statutory mandate for the Oregon Health Authority to analyze the Measure 110 substance use services funding formula and report its findings to the Legislature. It would not directly alter existing substance use treatment funding statutes, but it could influence future legislation by generating recommendations and data for lawmakers reviewing Oregon’s addiction and community safety response system.
Sentiment
The available vote history suggests the bill was received favorably in committee, passing 8-0 with a recommendation of no passage and referral to the Addiction and Community Safety Response committee, then to Ways and Means by prior reference. With no transcript excerpts available, there is no recorded committee debate here, but the unanimous vote indicates broad agreement on the value of studying the funding structure.
Contention
Because the bill is only a study measure, there is little visible contention in the available record. Any likely policy disagreement would center on the broader Measure 110 funding framework and whether Oregon should revise how substance use services are financed, but the bill itself simply asks OHA to evaluate the issue and report back. The referral to multiple committees suggests the topic touches both public health and budgetary considerations.