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HB 4124

Relating to the state post-secondary education system; declaring an emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Andersen and 21 co-sponsors

Oregon HB 4124 modifies state post-secondary education policy through an expedited emergency process, advancing through committee with recommended amendments and pending fiscal review.

Work Session scheduled.
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Bill Summary · HB 4124

Legislative bill overview

HB 4124 addresses the Oregon state post-secondary education system and has been declared an emergency measure by the legislature. The bill has progressed through committee review with a recommendation for passage with amendments and is currently scheduled for work sessions in late February 2026. The specific substantive provisions are not detailed in the legislative actions provided, making it unclear what precise changes to post-secondary education are being proposed.

Why is this important

Post-secondary education funding and policy directly affect college affordability, student access, institutional capacity, and workforce development in Oregon. An emergency designation indicates lawmakers view the issue as time-sensitive and requiring expedited consideration rather than standard legislative timeline procedures.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms and sources: How the bill proposes to finance post-secondary education changes (tax increases, reallocation, tuition adjustments) will likely generate debate
  • Scope of changes: Whether amendments expand or narrow the bill's application across community colleges, public universities, or other institutions could be contentious
  • Emergency justification: Questions about whether the emergency declaration is warranted or if standard procedures would be more appropriate for stakeholder input

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

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