Tuition Equity (Oregon House Bill 2787)
Provides that certain students are entitled to exemption from nonresident tuition and fees at public universities.
Directs Oregon University System to make annual report to specified members of Legislative Assembly on impact of Act. Allows for direct Supreme Court review of challenge to Act. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2013.
Feb 6, 2013: First reading. Referred to Speaker’s desk.
Feb 6, 2013: Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development.
Feb 13, 2013: Public Hearing held.
Feb 15, 2013: Work Session held.
Feb 18, 2013: Work Session held.
Feb 19, 2013: Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Feb 19, 2013: Minority Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Feb 20, 2013: Second reading.
Feb 22, 2013: Motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report failed.
Feb 22, 2013: Third reading. Carried by Dembrow. Passed.
Feb 26, 2013: First reading. Referred to President’s desk.
Feb 28, 2013: Referred to Education and Workforce Development.
Mar 19, 2013: Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Mar 20, 2013: Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Mar 20, 2013: Second reading.
Mar 21, 2013: Third reading. Carried by President Courtney. Passed.
Mar 25, 2013: Speaker signed.
Mar 26, 2013: President signed.
Apr 2, 2013: Governor signed.
Apr 12, 2013: Chapter 17, (2013 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2013.