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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2699 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2699 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83677 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2699/Introduced |
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