SB 798 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to in-state tuition for members of the Oregon National Guard.

This bill changes Oregon's tuition rules to allow out-of-state members of the Oregon National Guard to qualify for in-state tuition rates at public universities. It amends state law to explicitly include Oregon National Guard members who reside in another state under the definition of "active member of the Armed Forces" for residency purposes. As a result, these Guard members and their dependents will pay the same tuition rates as Oregon residents, rather than higher out-of-state fees. The policy takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to all public universities listed in Oregon law.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed May 22, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · May 22, 2025
MINOR
The bill progressed from introduction to enrollment, meaning it was signed into law. The substantive policy content regarding tuition benefits for Oregon National Guard members remained unchanged throughout the legislative process.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability did not change; it covers the same Oregon National Guard members and provides the same in-state tuition benefits.
TECHNICAL

Header text changed from 'Senate Bill 798' with a summary to 'Enrolled Senate Bill 798' with chapter formatting, indicating final passage and governor approval.

Added signature blocks for Senate approval, House approval, and Governor approval with dates in February and May 2025.

Removed the legislative summary and digest explaining the bill's purpose, as this is no longer needed for an enrolled bill.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 27, 2025 · House May 14, 2025

How they voted

290
Passed
Total votes 29
Feb 27, 2025
D Democratic17
17 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 22, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Skarlatos. Passed.
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development.
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Meek. Passed.
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.