HB 4066
Prohibits the student member of the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors from participating in any discussions or action by the board or attending any executive session of the board involving collective bargaining issues that affect students.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2026 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of House Interim Committee on Education)
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Support
33%
Oppose
67%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prohibits the student member of the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors from participating in board discussions or attending executive sessions related to collective bargaining issues affecting students. The bill also requires the board to meet at least four times per year, allows directors of education service districts to receive stipends, and clarifies rules regarding inflation adjustments for those stipends. Additionally, it modifies definitions related to ‘active duty,’ clarifies rulemaking authority for the Department of Education, addresses a Portland State University study on farmworker labor standards, and allows education service districts to temporarily exempt from certain building lamp requirements. The bill includes an emergency declaration for immediate effect.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
House Interim Committee on Education
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of proposed changes to OHSU's Board of Directors governing statutes advocate for alignment with other public universities in Oregon to provide more flexibility in meeting schedules and collective bargaining discussions. Additionally, proponents of House Bill 4066 support Section 4 to ensure military-connected students experience minimal disruption in education during relocation, aligning Oregon's MIC3 statutes with the national model. This update aims to provide greater consistency and support for these students, who often face unique challenges during relocation. By adopting this change, OHSU can better meet the needs of its diverse student population, including those with military connections.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB4066 express concerns that denying representation to students on school boards would undermine the purpose of having a teaching program. They argue that silencing student voices and voting powers would be contradictory to their role in promoting equity, transparency, and open discussion. Critics also point out that provisions in the bill, such as those related to OHSU workers and collective bargaining, could create a 'second-class' board member and allow for secrecy and exemptions, stifling student participation and creativity. Furthermore, opponents believe that these provisions would replicate existing problematic laws and exclude students from discussions on critical issues like collective bargaining.
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