There is declared a nursing workforce and nursing faculty shortage in Oregon. The declaration of the nursing workforce shortage shall remain in effect until the Governor suspends the declaration by executive action. [2007 c.789 § 1]

678.420 and 678.425 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 678 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.