Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3920: Relating to waiver of tuition for certain qualified students; and prescribing an effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3920 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to waiver of tuition for certain qualified students; and prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Thuy Tran (Democratic), Alek Skarlatos (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): Chapter 100, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the age limit for tuition waivers for qualified students. Permits a qualified student to receive a tuition waiver for a master's degree notwithstanding whether the qualified student received a waiver for a baccalaureate degree. Removes the requirement that a qualified student apply for a master's degree within 12 months of receiving a baccalaureate degree to receive a tuition waiver for a master's degree. Permits a qualified student to receive a tuition waiver for a master's degree if the student presents proof of eligibility for specified federal assistance. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thuy Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Ben Bowman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| James Manning | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kim Thatcher | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| 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
- Chapter 100, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.
- Carried over to 05-12 by unanimous consent.
- Carried over to 05-08 by unanimous consent.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
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