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OR SB768

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Nash

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • State of Oregon will provide a 50% match for donations of $10,000 or more to the Oregon State University Foundation designated for agricultural research with emphasis on cereal grains
  • Total state matching contributions capped at $3,000,000 per biennium
  • Donors may reach the $10,000 threshold through a series of smaller donations, with the state match triggered once cumulative donations reach that amount
  • Higher Education Coordinating Commission must establish an agreement with OSU Foundation to track and verify qualifying donations
  • OSU Foundation required to submit annual reports by October 1 to the State Treasurer and Oregon Wheat Commission detailing use of donated and matched funds
  • Appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to agricultural research.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/12/2025
Education1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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