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HB 2699

Relating to nurse faculty compensation.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Zach Hudson

HB 2699 adjusts nursing faculty compensation in Oregon higher education to improve recruitment and retention of qualified nursing educators.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 2699

Legislative bill overview

HB 2699 addresses compensation for nursing faculty in Oregon's higher education system. The bill aims to improve or adjust pay structures for nurses teaching in academic settings, likely to address recruitment and retention challenges in nursing education programs.

Why is this important

Nursing faculty shortages directly impact the supply of trained nurses entering the workforce, affecting healthcare capacity across Oregon. Competitive compensation is essential to attract experienced nurses to teaching roles, as they could earn higher salaries in clinical practice settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source: Whether the state will allocate new education funding or if institutions must reallocate existing budgets to cover salary increases
  • Scope and specificity: Questions about which nursing programs qualify, whether compensation adjustments are uniform statewide, and how this affects equity across different institution types
  • Sustainability: Concerns about long-term affordability and whether temporary pay increases create unfunded obligations for future state budgets

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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