Oregon 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 12 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 263 — Relating to higher education tuition; declaring an emergency.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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 <b>and who has not previously established residence in any state or territory of United States other than Oregon</b> qualifies for exemption from nonresident tuition and fees at public universities <i>if student meets other tuition equity requirements</i>]<b> and is eligible to receive state and university scholarships or other financial aid</b>. Provides that student who is refugee or special immigrant visa holder <b>and who has not previously established residence in any state or territory of United States other than Oregon</b> qualifies for exemption from nonresident tuition and fees at public universities<b> and is eligible to receive state and university scholarships or other financial aid</b>. Declares emergency, effective on passage. .

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

  3. Recommendation: Do Pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Public Hearing held.

  6. Referred to Education.

  7. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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7 sponsors · 26 co-sponsors · 57 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (26)

Not signed on (57)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 263 do?
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 <b>and who has not previously established residence in any state or territory of United States other than Oregon</b> qualifies for exemption from nonresident tuition and fees at public universities <i>if student meets other tuition equity requirements</i>]<b> and is eligible to receive state and university scholarships or other financial aid</b>. Provides that student who is refugee or special immigrant visa holder <b>and who has not previously established residence in any state or territory of United States other than Oregon</b> qualifies for exemption from nonresident tuition and fees at public universities<b> and is eligible to receive state and university scholarships or other financial aid</b>. Declares emergency, effective on passage. .
Who sponsors SB 263?
SB 263 is sponsored by Lew Frederick (Democrat), Ken Helm (Democrat), James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Floyd Prozanski (Democrat), Paul Evans (Democrat), Julie Fahey (Democrat), David Gomberg (Democrat), Chris Gorsek (Democrat), John Lively (Democrat), Rob Nosse (Democrat), Tawna Sanchez (Democrat), Rob Wagner (Democrat), Dick Anderson (Republican), Lee Beyer, Alissa Keny-Guyer, Diego Hernandez, Carla Piluso, Bill Hansell, Michael Dembrow, Brian Boquist, Jennifer Williamson, Marty Wilde, Sheri Schouten, Mike Nearman, Paul Holvey, Mitch Greenlick, Janelle Bynum, Jeff Barker, Teresa Alonso Leon, Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, Arnie Roblan, Sara Gelser, and Ginny Burdick.
What is the current status of SB 263?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 263?
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