House Bill 3305

Establishes University of Oregon and Portland State University as independent public universities, governed by university boards of directors. Empowers Oregon Education Investment Board to adopt performance benchmarks to be achieved by University of Oregon and Portland State University. Requires Oregon Education Investment Board to approve tuition and fee increases greater than five percent annually. Requires universities to get approval from Higher Education Coordinating Commission for new degree programs and policies for transfer of credits. Allows universities to obtain insurance. Requires universities to adhere to existing collective bargaining agreements, unless modifications are collectively bargained, and to collectively bargain employee benefit plans. Allows universities to issue revenue bonds, subject to review by State Treasurer, and enter into credit enhancement agreements and financing agreements. Allows universities to sue and be sued, make all necessary or convenient contracts and do any other act in relation to university property and matters of university concern. Directs Oregon Education Investment Board to report to Legislative Assembly before December 1, 2017, on impact of higher education governance changes and recommend further changes if necessary. Removes sunset for Oregon Education Investment Board. Becomes operative on January 1, 2014. Directs university presidents to assume jurisdiction of universities on July 1, 2015. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

In the House of Representatives

• Phil Barnhart

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In the House of Representatives Feb 25 – Jul 8

1. Feb 25Introduced
2. Mar 4Sent to Higher Education and Workforce Development
3. Jul 8Died when the session ended