Relating to tribal health; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Establishes Indian Health Scholarship Program to provide free tuition and fees for qualifying Indian health profession students in exchange for student commitment to work at tribal service site after graduation. Appropriates moneys for 2021-2023 biennium to Oregon Health and Science University for purpose of administering Indian Health Scholarship Program. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2021.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jun 27, 2021
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Mar 23, 2021
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
Mar 23, 2021
Committee
Recommendation: Do Pass and be referred to Ways and Means.
upper
Jan 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
upper
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Hansell
RRepublican
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