l9n/ Oregon

2023 Regular Session

Senate Bill 273

Alters composition of governing board at public universities.

Became law as Chapter 280, Oregon Laws 2023, signed July 13, 2023, 185 days after it was filed. In force from September 24, 2023.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Alters composition of governing board at public universities. Establishes process by which undergraduate student, graduate student, faculty and nonfaculty staff may be nominated for membership on governing board, with candidates' names provided to Governor for consideration. Requires each governing board to formally adopt enumerated policies regarding university governance. Requires each public university to submit <i>annual</i>] report <b>by July 2, 2024, and July 2, 2025,</b> to interim committees of Legislative Assembly relating to higher education detailing degree to which public university has complied with drafting required formal policies and fulfilling obligations contained in policies. Requires Higher Education Coordinating Commission to provide specified meeting and training opportunities for members of governing boards. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Its course

January 9 to July 21, 2023, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

Every action25 actions on 22 days

In the SenateJan 9 to Apr 1798 days

Waiting for a committeeJan 9 to Jan 112 days

EducationJan 11 to Apr 1190 days

In the House of RepresentativesApr 17 to May 2538 days

Waiting for a committeeApr 17 to Apr 203 days

Higher EducationApr 20 to May 1828 days

Back in the SenateMay 25 to Jun 2026 days

With the GovernorJun 20 to Jul 1323 days

Votes

Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.

  • Senate, third reading16–12

    Passed · Apr 17 · 2 present

  • House of Representatives, third reading33–14

    Passed · May 25 · 13 present

  • Senate, concurrence17–5

    Agreed to the other chamber's changes · Jun 15 · 8 present

Amendments

Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

  • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted Apr 11

  • House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted

    Adopted May 18

Text

Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

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What happened

In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

In the Senate Jan 9 – Apr 17

  1. Jan 9Introduced
  2. Jan 11Sent to Education
  3. Feb 16Heard in Education
  4. Apr 4Heard in Education
  5. Apr 11Education recommended it as amended
  6. Apr 12Read a second time
  7. Apr 17Passed the Senate, 16 to 12

In the House of Representatives Apr 18 – May 25

  1. Apr 18Arrived in the House of Representatives
  2. Apr 20Sent to Higher Education
  3. Apr 27Heard in Higher Education
  4. May 16Heard in Higher Education
  5. May 18Higher Education recommended it as amended
  6. May 22Read a second time
  7. May 25Passed the House of Representatives, 33 to 14

Back in the Senate Jun 15 – Jun 20

  1. Jun 15The Senate agreed to the House of Representatives's amendments and passed it again, 17 to 5
  2. Jun 20Signed in the Senate

To the Governor Jun 20 – Jul 21

  1. Jun 20Signed in the House of Representatives
  2. Jul 13Signed by the Governor
  3. Jul 21Became chapter 280 of Oregon Laws 2023
  4. In force from September 24, 2023
All 25 actions, as published
  1. Jan 9Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
  2. Jan 11Referred to Education.Senate
  3. Feb 16Public Hearing held.Senate
  4. Apr 4Work Session held.Senate
  5. Apr 11Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
  6. Apr 12Second reading.Senate
  7. Apr 13Carried over to 04-17 by unanimous consent.Senate
  8. Apr 17Third reading. Carried by Dembrow. Passed.Senate
  9. Apr 18First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
  10. Apr 20Referred to Higher Education.House of Representatives
  11. Apr 27Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
  12. May 11Work Session cancelled.House of Representatives
  13. May 16Work Session held.House of Representatives
  14. May 18Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.House of Representatives
  15. May 22Second reading.House of Representatives
  16. May 23Rules suspended. Carried over to May 24, 2023 Calendar.House of Representatives
  17. May 24Rules suspended. Carried over to May 25, 2023 Calendar.House of Representatives
  18. May 25Third reading. Carried by McLain. Passed.House of Representatives
  19. Jun 15Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.Senate
  20. Jun 15Vote explanation(s) filed by Anderson.Senate
  21. Jun 20President signed.Senate
  22. Jun 20Speaker signed.House of Representatives
  23. Jul 13Governor signed.Senate
  24. Jul 21Chapter 280, 2023 Laws.Senate
  25. Jul 21Effective date, September 24, 2023.Senate