ORP Contribution Concepts The Legislative Process IFS-Sponsored Presentation Lisa M. Zavala, Senior Associate Director Government Relations, OUS

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, 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 University Jock Mills Oregon State University Corvallis, OR

Lisa M. Zavala Senior Associate Director Government Relations, OUS 544 Ferry Street, SE Salem, OR