Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 478: Relating to duties of boards of education of community college districts; 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
SB 478 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to duties of boards of education of community college districts; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Kayse Jama (Democratic), Lew Frederick (Democratic), Rep Neron, Dick Anderson (Republican), Sen Woods. It lists 4 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.
Revises the duties of boards of education of community college districts. Requires the boards to approve a community college's membership in a state or national association. Permits the board to provide stipends to members of the board. Requires the members of the board to have an official electronic mail address that is posted on the website maintained by the community college. Requires the board to include an additional voting member of the board who is a full-time student at the community college. Requires the board to report to the Legislative Assembly on the board's compliance with the Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayse Jama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Rep Neron | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dick Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Sen Woods | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Jeff Golden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Education.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.