SB 1554

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2018 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Feb 15, 2018
  • Senate
  • House
  • Signed by Governor Apr 03, 2018

Relating to determination of eligibility for public benefits of higher education savings account owner; and prescribing an effective date.

Abstract

Specifies that amount in account established for higher education expenses is disregarded for purposes of determining account owner's financial eligibility to receive assistance or benefit authorized by law, other than means-tested state financial aid for higher education, to extent permitted under federal law. Directs Higher Education Coordinating Commission to study potential effects on financial aid programs of excluding amounts in accounts established for higher education expenses from determination of expected family contributions and to study policies to incentivize saving for higher education expenses among families at or below median income. Applies to eligibility determinations made on or after January 1, 2019. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Sponsors (22)

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Apr 11, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Effective date, June 2, 2018.

Apr 11, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Chapter 80, 2018 Laws.

Apr 03, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Governor signed.

Mar 07, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Speaker signed.

Mar 06, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

President signed.

Mar 03, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.

Mar 02, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Rules suspended. Carried over to March 2, 2018 Calendar.

Mar 01, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Second reading.

Feb 28, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Recommendation: Do pass.

Feb 27, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Work Session held.

Feb 22, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Public Hearing and Work Session held.

Feb 19, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development.

Feb 15, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Feb 15, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Third reading. Carried by Hass. Passed.

Feb 14, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Second reading.

Feb 14, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

Feb 12, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Public Hearing and Work Session held.

Feb 05, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Education.

Feb 05, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Jan 22, 2018

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Presession Released to the Public.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Senate Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
Enrolled PDF
A-Engrossed PDF

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