Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 668: Relating to tuition benefits connected to disabled veterans; 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 668 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to tuition benefits connected to disabled veterans; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Daniel Bonham, Noah Robinson (Republican), David Smith (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.
Expands tuition benefits available to disabled veterans to permit veterans who are Oregon residents and are 80 percent or more disabled, and the spouse and child of disabled veterans, to have tuition waived for enrollment in a vocational program or an associate degree, baccalaureate degree or master's degree program at community colleges, public universities and the Oregon Health and Science University. Prohibits the reduction of the amount of tuition that is waived by the amount of scholarships, grants or other aid a qualified student receives. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bonham | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Noah Robinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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 order of the President.
- Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Ways and Means.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.