ORP Contribution ConceptsThe Legislative Process

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Lisa M. Zavala, Senior Associate Director

Government Relations, OUS

Lisa_Zavala@ous.edu

The “ORP Coalition”

Convened in January 2004 to investigate and review the ORP and to determine what, if any, legislative amendments are necessary and/or feasible for consideration during the 2005 Legislative Assembly.

The “ORP Coalition”

• Representatives:– Inter-Institutional Faculty Senate– Association of Oregon Faculty– American Association of University Professors-

PSU– Oregon University System– TIAA-CREF (Advisory only)– VALIC (Advisory only)

The “ORP Coalition”

• In discussion stages. • Has identified “principles” for the ORP:

– Competitive – including total compensation comparable to other US markets

– Stable - reduced rate volatility– Sustainable – responsive to budget and funding limits.

• Has identified “principles” for possible legislative amendments.

• Will continue discussions in future meetings.

The Legislative Process• A legislative measure goes through a defined

process:• 1 or more Public Hearings• 1 or more Work Sessions

– The bill may be amended– Reported out of Committee with recommended action:

• Do pass.• Do pass with amendments.• Without recommendation.

– The Bill may be Tabled– The Bill may languish in Committee and “die” upon

adjournment.

The Legislative Process: Timelines

• April 15, 2004: Agencies’ proposed legislation (concepts) to be submitted to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS)– The State Board of Higher Education approved the

submission of a Legislative Concept “Placeholder” for the ORP on April 2, 2004.

• May 31, 2004: Upon approval of DAS, concepts are submitted to Legislative Counsel for drafting.

• June 2004: Board review and approval of legislative language.

The Legislative Process:Timelines

• July 15, 2004: Last Date for Agencies to submit substantive detail to Legislative Counsel.

• July 15 – December 2: Agencies work with Legislative Counsel to finish bill drafting. Only one revision is allowed.

• December 16, 2004: Last date for Governor to “pre-session file” bills for the 2005 session.

• January 10, 2005: The 2005 Legislative Assembly convenes.

The Role of OUS Government Relations

Transmitting the OUS Message:• Government Relations serves as a translator of

OUS interests to legislative committees, individual legislators and staff, and to Executive Agencies.

• Lobbying the legislature on measures of interest to the OUS, campuses, faculty and staff.

• Representing the OUS in negotiations on legislation and policy discussions.

Campus Legislative Affairs Representatives

• Oregon State UniversityJock Mills

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 97331

541-737-0725

jock.mills@orst.edu

Lisa M. Zavala Senior Associate Director

Government Relations, OUS 544 Ferry Street, SE

Salem, OR 97302 503-373-7490

Lisa_Zavala@ous.edu