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Representative Lisa Bridal (testifying in support) said the measure would bring OHSU into alignment with other Oregon public universities by broadening participation in the search process. \"This bill is a great opportunity to bring OHSU into compliance with all other public universities in Oregon by including community members such as students, faculty, and staff on the search committee,\" Bridal said.

Union leaders testified in support. Brooke Hill of Oregon AFSCME said the bill encourages transparency and accountability and that workers at OHSU deserve a voice in selecting leadership who will make decisions affecting employees’ daily work. Jenny Olsen, president of AFSCME Local 328, testified that including union and rank‑and‑file employee representation strengthens the search process and helps identify candidates who understand the institution’s full operations.

Bill sponsors and supporters characterized the change as procedural and limited to the search committee; the OHSU board would retain the ultimate hiring authority. Supporters also emphasized that broader participation can ease transitions and increase trust in leadership selections.

No committee vote on HB 2695 was recorded during this hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Committee On Education 04/28/2025 8:00 AM","oneSentenceSummary","The committee considered House Bill 2695 to require student, faculty and staff participation on the OHSU presidential search committee and allow campus labor representatives to report to the governing board.","taxTitle","Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",17625,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6259392,"Committee considers bill to allow in‑state tuition for asylum seekers at Oregon public universities",944,2972000,3916000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141533-2092009854250fdb95ebc896e32a74df&start=2972&end=3916","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141533-2092009854250fdb95ebc896e32a74df/thumbnail_2972000.jpg","/articles/6259392/Oregon/Committee-considers-bill-to-allow-instate-tuition-for-asylum-seekers-at-Oregon-public-universities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259392-db2c1aa2ab88da86a8f9d85d64699c76/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447879&Signature=fNcugTWACFOI2sEc4lAgWgHHKlH4JWoi6q-1ifpSXpfcGEqLw48sX8rkdB7ea~ZTLyTT1xNs5VTvpJQepyL6rttb5YOrSv8TCFdxbO00rfnB2ONWhWFwnta6nWZxbyAZuwHW0n~h3sa~gCgXEC6aJ4uVFaaTwahVd7ICLYImr8OOSMAOTH0eJliZ4~VMN~lJg~xWSlWixIzPBk49wCwJmnv~hkDj1n8SjEGJVqBlG5CYgoup0O-pZwW-6Kvv~9aoZjpzYmb3rIU3xuzBQSiktQM1OXbF9gXkE-h5WTVJXZoPFkHGV3uE~7sfrAPvjR54iL5AVe7ZxQ16z693Fv6JWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Committee on Education on April 28, 2025 heard testimony on House Bill 2586, which would add asylum seekers with a pending asylum application to the list of noncitizens eligible for in‑state tuition at Oregon public universities and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The bill declares an emergency and would take effect on passage, testimony said.

Representative Zach Hudson introduced the bill and described how asylum seekers—unlike refugees—are often treated as international students by universities while their immigration cases are pending. \"Although Oregon offers in state college tuition to refugees living in Oregon, asylum seekers aren't refugees by definition,\" Hudson said. He noted the federal statute that governs asylum applications, 8 U.S.C. §1158, and cited ORS 352.287 as the state statutory section that currently lists which noncitizens qualify for in‑state tuition.

Supporters argued the change would allow students who live in Oregon while their asylum applications are pending to attend state institutions without nonresident tuition barriers. Senator Winswe Campos (testifying in support) said the bill reflects Oregon values and helps students who are already living and studying in the state.

Community organizations and service providers testified in favor. Bridal Conroy of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (IMO) said asylum seekers often cannot afford out-of-state rates—the University of Oregon out-of-state tuition example cited in testimony exceeded $44,000 for the academic year—and that many asylum seekers simply do not enroll under current rules. Don Tedera of Catholic Charities of Oregon submitted written testimony describing his personal experience seeking asylum and urging the expansion. Labor and faith-based groups supported the change as an access and equity measure.

Committee members asked technical questions about verification and expected enrollment impacts. Sponsors said universities do not generally collect data on asylum-seeker status for incoming students and that institutions would need to accept documentation showing an active asylum application; universities could set administrative rules for verification. Sponsors and witnesses said it was difficult to predict how many students would be affected because many current asylum seekers do not enroll due to out-of-state tuition rates; one witness noted asylum adjudication can take several years.

No committee vote on HB 2586 was recorded during the hearing.","House Bill 2586 would expand eligibility for resident tuition to people with pending asylum applications who have not established residency in another state. Supporters said the change would remove a barrier for asylum-seeking Oregonians; committee members asked how universities would verify status and asked for enrollment impact estimates.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6259396,"Committee hears support for bill to designate Portland State as Oregon’s Urban Research University",2310,40000,2350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141533-2092009854250fdb95ebc896e32a74df&start=40&end=2350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141533-2092009854250fdb95ebc896e32a74df/thumbnail_40000.jpg","/articles/6259396/Oregon/Committee-hears-support-for-bill-to-designate-Portland-State-as-Oregons-Urban-Research-University","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259396-e90a1a748abab3e10b9e9369098b824f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447879&Signature=NK8BDX5ob2cG~yzoQfxe0bKOSdPhsFsSS6uo49n-AFCasuBXBxEDj76I0FV0STyF-pg2A1hdvU03V5PlinDp-22Z5KCeExBl0Aadw2kSfLydMBMFYqPAfxgxc0VBK0AoyRrCDG65ywYA5AiZXaTytKG-jFJT0Ygryh-u2YABjym7wmSWZi0MrN7M96qJDvHQ7JpUgozkQQ6K3SxWBoB-Od6SZDVmQ-l9cfG6U0aaFUVsSzmQ9sSmeu9rz7Qu182bbqM6Zamv6uA8-Kjkk1u~is8dQqHfCBqf6CZJBb0RtAhCCcWL4FGpzOhRgxEl75oCfpgG0b3qIH9ap6GFBugadA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Committee on Education on April 28, 2025 held a public hearing on House Bill 2556, which would designate Portland State University as Oregon’s Urban Research University.

Supporters said the statutory designation would recognize PSU’s role in the Portland metro area, improve the university’s competitiveness for grants and help with faculty and student recruitment. \"House Bill 2 5 5 6 designates Portland State University as Oregon's Urban Research University,\" Senator Kate Lieber said in opening testimony.

The bill’s backers included state and local elected officials, Portland State leaders and current students. Barrett Johnson testified for Representative Dacia Graber, and Anne Cudd, Portland State University’s president, explained the university’s history and mission, citing the PSU motto \"let knowledge serve the city.\" Rick Tankersley, vice president for research and graduate studies, noted PSU’s classification as an R2 institution and told the committee PSU brings about $83,000,000 in research funding annually, with more than 60% from federal sources. Student speakers described how PSU’s programs and faculty opened research opportunities and career paths that kept them in Oregon while attending college.

Business and community groups also testified in support. Elizabeth Howe of the Portland Metro Chamber highlighted PSU’s economic contribution to the region; Diana Núñez Gassetas of Hacienda CDC described PSU as a gateway for low-income, first-generation and BIPOC students.

Committee members asked about branding and costs. President Cudd said the designation would be used as a tagline and in grant materials and would not require wholesale rebranding or new stationery. Committee members also discussed whether the designation sets precedent for other public universities; witnesses pointed to previous statutory designations for other institutions (Eastern Oregon University as the rural university; Oregon Institute of Technology as the polytechnic university) and said designations can clarify each institution’s role in the state’s higher-education landscape.

No committee vote on HB 2556 occurred during the hearing.

Why it matters: Supporters said a statutory urban-research designation would help PSU recruit researchers and students, make it more competitive for certain grants and recognize the university’s civic research mission in Portland and statewide. Opponents or formal objections were not recorded in the hearing record.","Lawmakers and university leaders urged the Senate Committee on Education to designate Portland State University as Oregon’s Urban Research University, saying the statutory title would help with recruitment and competitiveness for grants. No final action was taken during the April 28 public hearing.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6259382,"Votes at a glance: Education committee work sessions move several bills to the floor",775,3761000,4536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141533-2092009854250fdb95ebc896e32a74df&start=3761&end=4536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141533-2092009854250fdb95ebc896e32a74df/thumbnail_3761000.jpg","/articles/6259382/Oregon/Votes-at-a-glance-Education-committee-work-sessions-move-several-bills-to-the-floor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259382-1590e55f4358a7ce401b9b2ba0841977/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447879&Signature=H3LLH42fbbnv1Sqc57tm-TVurTCc3tin85eghRNEOQUDICaU19LbtzADWCwX0DXphyYYvXjxqTKbP2LHjiUQ-35qV9e73u9V1DViba8j7B~zHWQtj5fcO7pK7td8EADKxrLOOhlSeJiZAyq1M640TQMK3VCFj5CCYfQd~sdeTYIX5PL8kCSCMCcYpOA646Bi0HqLhRU9ZBUCwW-hssmRcz~EtonITOMdNEc0i0fsCFcoFIX~onGPTJQ1RlQcY1ZGMGTWabyscTnQut06gixk~eoIT3pEVBZ226iUFrvFLeyXyd-VopkF8OwUIv0Mq~VHbltAiSOQJm-r548DJsc1uA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Committee on Education held work sessions on April 28, 2025 and advanced three bills to the Senate floor. The committee recorded roll-call action on the following items.

House Bill 2511 — staff salary and years-in-service data collection (work session / due pass):
- Motion: Move HB 2511 to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation (motion recorded in work session).
- Committee action: House Bill 2511 was moved to the Senate floor with a due‑pass recommendation.
- Roll call (recorded in committee): Senator Gelser Blue — Aye; Senator Robinson — No; Senator Solman — Aye; Vice Chair Everett — Aye; Chair Frederick — Yes.
- Tally: Yes 4, No 1.
- Notes: The bill would expand the Oregon Department of Education's staff position file to collect base salary and years-in-service for all district employees (not just licensed staff). Sponsors and ODE representatives said the bill adds fields to an existing collection and was not intended to create a new separate reporting system; COSA indicated members and school districts generally could comply though some districts submit portions of the data already.

House Bill 2682 — advisory committee to study adequate service levels for early intervention and early childhood special education (work session / due pass):
- Motion: Move HB 2682 to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation (motion recorded in work session).
- Committee action: House Bill 2682 was moved to the Senate floor with a due‑pass recommendation.
- Roll call (recorded in committee): Senator Gelser Blue — Aye; Senator Robinson — No; Senator Solman — Aye; Vice Chair Weber — Aye; Chair Frederick — Yes.
- Tally: Yes 4, No 1.
- Notes: The bill directs the Oregon Department of Education to convene an advisory committee and submit recommendations by Sept. 15, 2026 to modernize adequate service levels for early intervention and early childhood special education; sponsors cited the need for updated caseload and service‑level data.

House Bill 3521 — landlord deposits timing (work session / no recommendation then subsequent referral):
- Motion: Move House Bill 3521 without recommendation and add a subsequent referral to the Senate Committee on Housing and Development (motion recorded in work session).
- Committee action: The motion passed; HB 3521 is being forwarded to the Senate Committee on Housing and Development.
- Roll call (recorded in committee): Senator Gelser Blue — Aye; Senator Coleman — Aye; Vice Chair Weber — Aye; Chair Frederick — Yes. (Committee record indicates the motion passed; roll-call entries for some members in the transcript are truncated in the hearing log.)
- Notes: Testimony summarized that HB 3521 would limit when a prospective tenant deposit may be collected (after application approval) and require prompt return in certain habitability-related rejections; the item was inadvertently placed on the Education Committee agenda and will be sent to Housing and Development for further consideration.

These items advanced on party-divided roll calls in committee; details on subsequent floor action and any amendments will be available in later committee/floor records.","During the April 28 work sessions the Senate Committee on Education moved House Bill 2511 (staff salary data collection), House Bill 2682 (early intervention advisory committee) and House Bill 3521 (tenant deposit timing) to the Senate floor with the recommendations noted in each item.","actionData","errors"]

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