Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3182: Relating to aid to students in higher education; 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 3182 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to aid to students in higher education; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Nathan Sosa (Democratic), Mark Owens (Republican), Lew Frederick (Democratic), Zach Hudson (Democratic), Bobby Levy (Republican), Susan McLain (Democratic), Rep Neron, Rob Nosse (Democratic), Ricki Ruiz (Democratic), Wlnsvey Campos (Democratic), Suzanne Weber (Republican). It lists 20 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.
Directs the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to administer a grant program to fund basic needs programming. Appropriates moneys to the commission to establish the program and award grants for basic needs programming. Sunsets the grant program on January 2, 2027. Establishes the Task Force on Student Housing to review and make recommendations on policy changes regarding barriers that students in higher education face in accessing affordable housing. Sunsets the task force on January 2, 2027. Directs the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to award grants to nonprofit organizations that provide affordable housing support to low-income students in higher education in this state. Appropriates moneys to the commission for purposes of awarding the grants. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 21 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Sosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Zach Hudson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Susan McLain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Rep Neron | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rob Nosse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Ricki Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Suzanne Weber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Anthony Broadman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Darcey Edwards | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Lisa Fragala | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Chris Gorsek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Sarah McDonald | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Daniel Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Hoa Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Kathleen Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Mari Watanabe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“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 Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Public Hearing cancelled.
- Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.