Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2649: Relating to tuition and fees for public universities; and declaring an emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2649 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to tuition and fees for public universities; and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Paul Evans (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): Chapter 299, (2025 Laws): Effective date June 11, 2025.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
</b> </i>] [<i>Permits certain public universities in this state to increase tuition and fees without the approval of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.</i>] <b>Permits the governing boards of certain universities in this state to establish a tuition rate for certain qualifying students participating in a program developed by the boards for cooperation in higher education and economic development with certain countries in East Asia. Requires the rate of tuition to be a specified amount. Permits the boards to establish fees for services used by the students and the requirements for a student to be qualified. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.</b>
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 299, (2025 Laws): Effective date June 11, 2025.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.
- Carried over to 06-02 by unanimous consent.
- Carried over to 05-29 by unanimous consent.
- Carried over to 05-28 by unanimous consent.
- Carried over to 05-23 by unanimous consent.
- Carried over to 05-22 by unanimous consent.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
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