Relating to tribal health; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Establishes Indian Health Scholarship Program to provide free tuition and fees for qualifying Indian health profession students in exchange for student commitment to work at tribal service site after graduation. Appropriates moneys for 2021-2023 biennium to Oregon Health and Science University for purpose of administering Indian Health Scholarship Program. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2021.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 26, 2021
Committee
Referred to Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cedric Hayden
RRepublican
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