Relating to foster youth success centers; declaring an emergency.
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SB 159 — Relating to foster youth success centers; declaring an emergency.
Last action — In committee upon adjournment.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Directs Higher Education Coordinating Commission to <i>establish</i>]<b> convene stakeholders to facilitate establishment of</b> foster youth success centers in each public university. <i>Authorizes issuance of</i>]<b> Allocates</b> lottery <i>bonds</i>]<b> funds</b> to finance cost of developing foster youth success centers in public universities. Establishes Foster Youth Success Center Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to commission. Directs commission to use moneys in fund to finance development of foster youth success centers to assist foster youth attending public universities. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
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Read SB 159 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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In committee upon adjournment.
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Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Education.
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Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sponsorship breakdown
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Not signed on (90)
90 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck Thomsen | — | Yea |
| Dallas Heard | — | Not Voting |
| Mark Hass | — | Yea |
| Sara Gelser | — | Yea |
| Rob Wagner | Democrat | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 159 do?
- Directs Higher Education Coordinating Commission to <i>establish</i>]<b> convene stakeholders to facilitate establishment of</b> foster youth success centers in each public university. <i>Authorizes issuance of</i>]<b> Allocates</b> lottery <i>bonds</i>]<b> funds</b> to finance cost of developing foster youth success centers in public universities. Establishes Foster Youth Success Center Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to commission. Directs commission to use moneys in fund to finance development of foster youth success centers to assist foster youth attending public universities. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
- What is the current status of SB 159?
- 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 159?
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