HB 2835

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jun 21, 2021
  • Passed House Jun 17, 2021
  • Passed Senate Jun 23, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Jul 27, 2021

Relating to benefits programs for students at institutions of higher education; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Requires each community college and public university to hire benefits navigator to assist students in determining eligibility and applying for federal, state and local benefits programs. Requires community colleges and public universities to establish statewide consortium to enable benefits navigator to coordinate with benefits navigators at other institutions and to develop best practices. Requires community colleges and public universities to develop internal process to enable students to provide feedback and recommendations on how institution can better assist students in determining eligibility for benefits programs and applying for assistance under benefits programs. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (29)

Votes


Actions


Sep 25, 2021

House

Chapter 621, (2021 Laws): Effective date July 27, 2021.

Jul 27, 2021

House

Governor signed.

Jun 26, 2021

Senate

President signed.

Jun 24, 2021

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 23, 2021

Senate

Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.

Jun 23, 2021

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

Jun 22, 2021

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 22, 2021

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

Jun 21, 2021

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means.

Jun 21, 2021

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Jun 17, 2021

House

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

Jun 17, 2021

House

Second reading.

Jun 15, 2021

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

Jun 11, 2021

House

Work Session held.

Jun 08, 2021

House

Returned to Full Committee.

Jun 08, 2021

House

Work Session held.

Jun 04, 2021

House

Assigned to Subcommittee On Education.

Mar 09, 2021

House

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Mar 09, 2021

House

Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Mar 04, 2021

House

Work Session held.

Feb 11, 2021

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 20, 2021

House

Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

Jan 11, 2021

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
JWM Amendment -1 PDF

Related Documents

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