Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3955: Relating to research funding at Oregon Health and Science University; 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 3955 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on April 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to research funding at Oregon Health and Science University; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Sarah McDonald. It lists 3 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 program to provide matching funds for research at Oregon Health and Science University. Directs the university to provide confirmation that the university has received a specified amount of private funding for research before the university may receive moneys under the program. Establishes the OHSU Research Fund to support the program. Appropriates moneys to the commission for deposit into the fund. Sunsets the program and the fund on January 2, 2028. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah McDonald | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Lisa Fragala | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
“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.