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SB768 • 2025

Requires the State of Oregon to contribute a 50 percent match for every donation of $10,000 or more made to the Oregon State University Foundation for the express purpose of supporting agricultural research with emphasis on cereal grains, to the extent moneys are available.

Requires the State of Oregon to contribute a 50 percent match for every donation of $10,000 or more made to the Oregon State University Foundation for the express purpose of supporting agricultural research with emphasis on cereal grains, to the extent moneys are available.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Nash,, Representative Levy B
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-12 Senate

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

  3. 2025-03-12 Senate

    Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  4. 2025-03-05 Senate

    Work Session held.

  5. 2025-02-05 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  6. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Education, then Ways and Means.

  7. 2025-01-13 Senate

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

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells the state to match each donation that is at least $10,000 to the OSU Foundation for ag research. The Act requires the match to be 50% of each specified donation if money allows for it. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).
Requires the State of Oregon to contribute a 50 percent match for every donation of $10,000 or more made to the Oregon State University Foundation for the express purpose of supporting agricultural research with emphasis on cereal grains, to the extent moneys are available.
Appropriates moneys to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for allocation to the Oregon State University Foundation.
Relating to: Relating to agricultural research.
Current location: In Senate Committee