SB 851
Requires Higher Education Coordinating Commission to provide grants to nonprofits providing affordable housing to university students.
| Status | In Senate Committee (JWM) |
| Sponsors | Chris Gorsek (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | Revenue impact issued |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
The bill requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to provide grants to nonprofits providing affordable housing to university students.
Overview#
Requires Higher Education Coordinating Commission to provide grants to nonprofits providing affordable housing to university students. Appropriates moneys from General Fund for grants. Requires commission to report on grants to appropriate interim committee of Legislative Assembly on or before September 15, 2023. Sunsets January 2, 2024. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2021.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tammie Murray | NW Oregon Coast Range | Unknown | 2021-04-04 |
| Yasmine Babiker | Portland | Support | 2021-04-05 |
| Alyson Kraus | Portland State University | Support | 2021-04-06 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2021-04-06 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-17 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2021-03-17 | S | Referred to Education. |
| 2021-04-05 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-04-07 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2021-04-16 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2021-04-16 | S | Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President. |
| 2021-06-26 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |