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OregonHB 24212025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

One-stop help for student complaints

Students can file complaints with the state about any school operating in Oregon. The commission can investigate, including problems with state financial aid, or send cases to other agencies or accreditors. Complaint records are kept confidential under state public records law. This gives students a clear way to get help and fixes.

Direct college admission for Oregon students

The law creates a direct admissions program for Oregon community colleges and public universities. Some private colleges can join if they consent and meet state rules. The state higher‑ed commission collects needed student data and focuses on first‑generation and underserved students. This makes it easier to get an admission offer.

Statewide student data and sharing system

The commission runs a statewide data system that tracks students from early learning through college and into the workforce. Agencies share student data for research, audits, and evaluation under written agreements and state rules. Better data helps plan programs and measure results, but broader data sharing can raise privacy concerns.

Guardrails on programs and big tuition hikes

The commission must approve major program changes at community colleges and public universities to prevent waste and match statewide needs. It reviews any proposed resident undergraduate fee increase over 5% to judge if it is appropriate. The commission cannot take powers that state law gives to university or community college boards.

One statewide budget and funding rules

Every two years the commission sends one combined higher‑ed budget to the Governor. It asks for money for student aid, public colleges and universities, and campus projects. The commission must weigh what quality education costs and take input from educators, lawmakers, students, and the public. It also sets rules for how state dollars are shared across schools.

State college commission rules and grants

The commission can make rules, sign contracts, and award grants to run higher‑ed and workforce programs. It may delegate most duties to committees or its executive director, but not its rulemaking power. These tools help the commission carry out the law.

State sets higher education goals and plan

The state sets clear goals for colleges, universities, and student access programs. The higher‑ed commission adopts a strategic plan to reach them. It also lists key investments to improve attainment, affordability, and on‑time completion.

Rules for private, career, and online schools

The commission can authorize degrees at qualified private colleges and oversees licensing for career schools. It can join interstate agreements for online college programs and charge schools a fee to take part. Schools may pass those fees on to students.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 89 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

Yes: 25 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/23/2025

Education: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2025

Third reading. Carried by Hudson. Passed.

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/25/2025

HHED: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 52, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

    6/6/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    5/12/2025House

  3. President signed.

    5/5/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    5/5/2025House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

    5/1/2025Senate

  6. Carried over to 05-01 by unanimous consent.

    4/30/2025Senate

  7. Carried over to 04-30 by unanimous consent.

    4/29/2025Senate

  8. Second reading.

    4/28/2025Senate

  9. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    4/28/2025Senate

  10. Work Session held.

    4/23/2025Senate

  11. Public Hearing held.

    4/14/2025Senate

  12. Referred to Education.

    4/3/2025Senate

  13. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    4/3/2025Senate

  14. Third reading. Carried by Hudson. Passed.

    4/2/2025House

  15. Carried over to April 2, 2025 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

    4/1/2025House

  16. Second reading.

    3/31/2025House

  17. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    3/28/2025House

  18. Work Session held.

    3/25/2025House

  19. Public Hearing held.

    3/11/2025House

  20. Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development.

    1/17/2025House

  21. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    1/13/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    5/1/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    3/28/2025

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    3/28/2025

    PDF

  • HHED Amendment -3 (Adopted)

    3/25/2025

    PDF

  • HHED Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    3/11/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/10/2025

    PDF

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