OR SB553 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-8)
Status: Passed on August 20 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-08-20 - Effective date, July 27, 2021.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Provides that student who legally entered United States under Compact of Free Association treaty between United States and Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands or Federated States of Micronesia and who has not previously established residence in any state or territory of United States other than Oregon qualifies for exemption from nonresident tuition and fees at public universities and is eligible to receive state and university scholarships or other financial aid. Provides that student who legally entered United States under Compact of Free Association treaty between United States and Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands or Federated States of Micronesia and who has not previously established residence in any state or territory of United States other than Oregon qualifies for exemption from nonresident tuition and fees at public universities and is eligible to receive state and university scholarships or other financial aid. Provides that student who is refugee or special immigrant visa holder and who has not previously established residence in any state or territory of United States other than Oregon qualifies for exemption from nonresident tuition and fees at public universities and is eligible to receive state and university scholarships or other financial aid. Directs Higher Education Coordinating Commission to allocate to Eastern Oregon University difference between resident tuition and fees and nonresident tuition and fees for each eligible COFA islander enrolled at university through 2024-2025 academic year. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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Title

Relating to higher education tuition; and declaring an emergency.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2021-06-25 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 53 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 6) [PASS]
2021-06-23 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 28 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2021-06-18 - Senate - Senate Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) (Y: 22 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2021-03-15 - Senate - Senate Committee Do pass with amendments and requesting referral to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Engrossed.) (Y: 5 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2021-08-20SenateEffective date, July 27, 2021.
2021-08-20SenateChapter 652, 2021 Laws.
2021-07-27SenateGovernor signed.
2021-06-26HouseSpeaker signed.
2021-06-26SenatePresident signed.
2021-06-25HouseThird reading. Carried by Levy. Passed. Ayes, 53; Excused, 4--Dexter, Hayden, Smith G, Wilde; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Drazan, Morgan.
2021-06-24HouseRules suspended. Rules suspended. Carried over to June 25, 2021 Calendar.
2021-06-24HouseRules suspended. Second reading.
2021-06-24HouseRecommendation: Do pass.
2021-06-23HouseReferred to Ways and Means.
2021-06-23HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2021-06-23SenateVote explanation(s) filed by Heard.
2021-06-23SenateThird reading. Carried by Hansell. Passed. Ayes, 28; Nays, 1--Heard; Excused, 1--Manning Jr.
2021-06-22SenateSecond reading.
2021-06-21SenateRecommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
2021-06-18SenateWork Session held.
2021-06-09SenateReturned to Full Committee.
2021-06-09SenateWork Session held.
2021-06-05SenateAssigned to Subcommittee On Education.
2021-03-23SenateReferred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
2021-03-23SenateRecommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
2021-03-15SenateWork Session held.
2021-02-08SenatePublic Hearing held.
2021-01-19SenateReferred to Education.
2021-01-11SenateIntroduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Oregon State Sources

TypeSource
Summaryhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB553
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB553/Introduced
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB553/Senate%20Amendments%20to%20Introduced
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB553/A-Engrossed
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB553/Senate%20Amendments%20to%20A-Engrossed
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB553/B-Engrossed
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB553/Enrolled
Roll Callhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/CommitteeReports/MajorityReport/31408
Roll Callhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/CommitteeReports/MajorityReport/33065
Roll Callhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/MeasureVotes?id=532894
Roll Callhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/MeasureVotes?id=533961

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