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OregonHB 41242026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to the state post-secondary education system; and declaring an emergency.

Sponsored By: Anthony Broadman (Democratic), Deb Patterson (Democratic), Janeen Sollman (Democratic), Jeff Golden (Democratic), Lisa Fragala (Democratic), Pam Marsh (Democratic), Paul Evans (Democratic), Rob Wagner (Democratic), Sarah McDonald (Democratic), Sue Rieke Smith (Democratic), Tom Andersen (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

State study to improve higher education

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission must study Oregon’s colleges and universities. It reviews each type of school’s mission and looks for ways to collaborate, restructure, or integrate. It may examine workforce-aligned programs, cut duplicate programs, link students to employers, funding options, and measures of affordability and financial health. The commission consults public colleges, faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders, and it may hire contractors. A preliminary report is due October 1, 2026. The final report is due April 1, 2027.

Law takes effect immediately

The law declares an emergency and takes effect on passage. All duties in this act start right away, not later. The commission begins work immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Anthony Broadman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Deb Patterson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janeen Sollman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Golden

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Fragala

    Democratic • House

  • Pam Marsh

    Democratic • House

  • Paul Evans

    Democratic • House

  • Rob Wagner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sarah McDonald

    Democratic • House

  • Sue Rieke Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Tom Andersen

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Ben Bowman

    Democratic • House

  • Bobby Levy

    Republican • House

  • Darin Harbick

    Republican • House

  • James Manning Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jules Walters

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Wallan

    Republican • House

  • Lamar Wise

    Democratic • House

  • Lew Frederick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mari Watanabe

    Democratic • House

  • Nathan Sosa

    Democratic • House

  • Rob Nosse

    Democratic • House

  • Suzanne Weber

    Republican • Senate

  • Todd Nash

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 99 • No: 22

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.

Yes: 18 • No: 12

House vote • 2/27/2026

Third reading. Carried by Marsh. Passed.

Yes: 36 • No: 6

legislature vote • 2/25/2026

Ways and Means: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 38 • No: 4

House vote • 2/11/2026

Education: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 62, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.

    4/6/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    3/31/2026House

  3. President signed.

    3/6/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/5/2026House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.

    3/4/2026Senate

  6. Second reading.

    3/3/2026Senate

  7. Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.

    3/3/2026Senate

  8. Referred to Ways and Means.

    3/2/2026Senate

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

    3/2/2026Senate

  10. Third reading. Carried by Marsh. Passed.

    2/27/2026House

  11. Second reading.

    2/26/2026House

  12. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

    2/25/2026House

  13. Work Session held.

    2/25/2026House

  14. Returned to Full Committee.

    2/24/2026House

  15. Work Session held.

    2/24/2026House

  16. Assigned to Subcommittee On Education.

    2/18/2026House

  17. Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

    2/12/2026House

  18. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

    2/12/2026House

  19. Work Session held.

    2/11/2026House

  20. Public Hearing held.

    2/4/2026House

  21. Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

    2/2/2026House

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

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/4/2026

    PDF

  • B-Engrossed

    2/25/2026

    PDF

  • House Amendments to A-Engrossed

    2/25/2026

    PDF

  • JWM Amendment -A5 (Adopted)

    2/25/2026

    PDF

  • JWMED Amendment -A5 (Proposed)

    2/24/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • HED Amendment -1 (Combined)

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • HED Amendment -3 (Combined)

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • HED Amendment -4 (Adopted)

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • HED Amendment 1 (Proposed)

    2/9/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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