Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2553: Relating to qualification for the Oregon Promise program; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2553 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to qualification for the Oregon Promise program; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Lucetta Elmer (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows a person to continue to qualify for the Oregon Promise program if, after being awarded a grant, the person enters into service with any career and technical student organization approved by the Department of Education before attending community college. Applies to all persons who received grants for community college courses enrolled in during the 2024-2025 academic year or later. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucetta Elmer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.