Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 5: Relating to faculty qualifications for public universities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on March 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to faculty qualifications for public universities. Primary sponsor: Dick Anderson (Republican). 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.
Requires the governing board of each public university in this state to adopt a personnel policy that includes institutional standards for faculty qualifications. Requires that the standards include that faculty must have obtained at least a master's degree. Provides for exceptions to the policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
“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.