Relating to mental health issues in higher education; and prescribing an effective date.
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SB 231 — Relating to mental health issues in higher education; and prescribing an effective date.
Last action — Effective date, October 6, 2017.
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2017. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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6 sponsors
2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Establishes Task Force on Student Mental Health Support. Directs task force to investigate mental health issues and substance abuse disorders among students, with emphasis on college recruitment, retention and completion<b> and how issues and disorders differ across different communities in this state</b>. Requires task force to submit report to interim committee of Legislative Assembly related to higher education no later than November 1, 2018. Sunsets December 31, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill Text
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Read SB 231 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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Effective date, October 6, 2017.
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Chapter 643, 2017 Laws.
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Governor signed.
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Speaker signed.
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President signed.
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Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass.
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Referred to Ways and Means.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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Third reading. Carried by Gelser. Passed.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing and Work Session held.
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Returned to Full Committee.
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Assigned to Subcommittee On Education.
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Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
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Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to General Government and Accountability, then Ways and Means.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to General Government and Accountability and then Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Human Services, then General Government and Accountability, then Ways and Means.
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Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sponsors
- Lew Frederick · Cosponsor
- Paul Evans · Primary
- Alissa Keny-Guyer · Cosponsor
- Ron Noble · Cosponsor
- Sara Gelser · Primary
- Dick Anderson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 84 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Paul Evans Democrat
- Sara Gelser
Co-sponsors (4)
- Lew Frederick Democrat
- Alissa Keny-Guyer
- Ron Noble
- Dick Anderson Republican
Not signed on (84)
84 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 84 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 59 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alan DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Alan Olsen | — | Yea |
| Arnie Roblan | — | Yea |
| Betsy Johnson | — | Yea |
| Bill Hansell | — | Yea |
| Brian Boquist | — | Yea |
| Chuck Riley | — | Yea |
| Chuck Thomsen | — | Yea |
| Dennis Linthicum | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | — | Yea |
| Ginny Burdick | — | Yea |
| Herman Baertschiger Jr. | — | Yea |
| Jackie Winters | — | Yea |
| Jeff Kruse | — | Yea |
| Laurie Monnes Anderson | — | Yea |
| Lee Beyer | — | Yea |
| Mark Hass | — | Yea |
| Michael Dembrow | — | Yea |
| Peter Courtney | — | Yea |
| Richard Devlin | — | Yea |
| Rod Monroe | — | Yea |
| Sara Gelser | — | Yea |
| Ted Ferrioli | — | Yea |
| Tim Knopp | — | Yea |
| Floyd Prozanski | Democrat | Yea |
| James Manning Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Lew Frederick | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Girod | Republican | Yea |
| Kim Thatcher | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alan DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Chuck Riley | — | Yea |
| Mark Hass | — | Yea |
| Floyd Prozanski | Democrat | Yea |
| Kim Thatcher | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alan Olsen | — | Yea |
| Laurie Monnes Anderson | — | Yea |
| Michael Dembrow | — | Yea |
| Sara Gelser | — | Yea |
| Tim Knopp | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 231 do?
- Establishes Task Force on Student Mental Health Support. Directs task force to investigate mental health issues and substance abuse disorders among students, with emphasis on college recruitment, retention and completion<b> and how issues and disorders differ across different communities in this state</b>. Requires task force to submit report to interim committee of Legislative Assembly related to higher education no later than November 1, 2018. Sunsets December 31, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
- Who sponsors SB 231?
- SB 231 is sponsored by Lew Frederick (Democrat), Paul Evans (Democrat), Alissa Keny-Guyer, Ron Noble, Sara Gelser, and Dick Anderson (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 231?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 231?
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