2025 Regular SessionOregon Legislature

HB3920: Relating to waiver of tuition for certain qualified students; and prescribing an effective date.

Legislative Summary

The Act says that certain students may receive free tuition. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.2). Increases the age limit for tuition waivers for qualified students. Permits a qualified student to receive a tuition waiver for a master's degree notwithstanding whether the qualified student received a waiver for a baccalaureate degree. Removes the requirement that a qualified student apply for a master's degree within 12 months of receiving a baccalaureate degree to receive a tuition waiver for a master's degree. Permits a qualified student to receive a tuition waiver for a master's degree if the student presents proof of eligibility for specified federal assistance. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Bill History

3/13/2025
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
House of Representatives
3/14/2025
Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development.
House of Representatives
3/25/2025
Public Hearing held.
House of Representatives
4/1/2025
Work Session held.
House of Representatives
4/4/2025
Recommendation: Do pass.
House of Representatives
4/7/2025
Second reading.
House of Representatives
4/8/2025
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 9, 2025 Calendar.
House of Representatives
4/9/2025
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 10, 2025 Calendar.
House of Representatives
4/10/2025
Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed. Ayes, 50; Excused, 9--Cate, Evans, Helm, McIntire, Nguyen H, Owens, Reschke, Wallan, Walters; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Levy E.
House of Representatives
4/14/2025
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Senate
4/14/2025
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
Senate
4/22/2025
Public Hearing held.
Senate
4/29/2025
Work Session held.
Senate
5/6/2025
Recommendation: Do pass.
Senate
5/6/2025
Second reading.
Senate
5/7/2025
Carried over to 05-08 by unanimous consent.
Senate
5/8/2025
Carried over to 05-12 by unanimous consent.
Senate
5/12/2025
Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Starr.
Senate
5/13/2025
Speaker signed.
House of Representatives
5/14/2025
President signed.
Senate
5/19/2025
Governor signed.
House of Representatives

Amendments

House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development Amendment #-2

House Committee On Higher Education and Workforce Development (2025-04-01)

4/1/2025Not Adopted

Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading
5/12/2025
29
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
1
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Committee Do pass
4/29/2025
5
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Third Reading
4/10/2025
50
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
10
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Committee Do Pass
4/1/2025
7
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Passed(5/19/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives

Documents

Introduced
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Enrolled
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Analysis
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