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OR HB2699

OR HB2699
Relating to nurse faculty compensation.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act directs HECC to study nurse teacher pay. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.9). Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to study nurse faculty compensation in this state. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to higher education not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), a state-level agency responsible for coordinating higher education policies, to conduct a comprehensive study on nurse faculty compensation in Oregon. The study must compare nurse faculty pay rates between Oregon and other states, and examine how compensation levels impact the ability to recruit and retain nursing educators. The HECC is required to submit a detailed report to the legislative committees responsible for higher education by September 15, 2026, which may include legislative recommendations to address any identified compensation challenges. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study mandate will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a time-limited research initiative aimed at understanding and potentially improving nurse faculty compensation in the state.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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