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HB2695 • 2025
Requires the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors to include specified individuals in the search and hiring committees for a president of the university.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 201, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed. Ayes, 19; Nays, 10--Bonham, Girod, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 1--Anderson.
Carried over to 05-20 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 05-19 by unanimous consent.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education.
Third reading. Carried by Fragala. Passed. Ayes, 38; Nays, 18--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Diehl, Drazan, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Javadi, Lewis, McIntire, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wallan, Yunker; Excused, 4--Cate, Evans, Nguyen H, Osborne.
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 7, 2025 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: The Act directs the OHSU board to include certain people in the process to hire a president. The Act directs the board to let campus union representatives talk to the board. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Requires the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors to include specified individuals in the search and hiring committees for a president of the university. Requires the board to allow a representative from campus labor organizations to communicate with the board upon the representative's request. Relating to: Relating to duties of the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned