Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Senate okays in-state tuition for undocumented students

OREGONIANS FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM, 3/29/2011 - [Excerpts] The Oregon Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 742 today. The vote was 18 in favor and 11 (Republicans) opposed. It will now be sent to the House, where the bill will face a far more difficult path. See which Senators voted against SB 742...

The following Senators voted against giving in-state tuition to illegal aliens:

  • Sen. Jason Atkinson R- Central Point
  • Sen. Brian Boquist R-Dallas
  • Sen. Ted Ferrioli R- John Day
  • Sen. Larry George R- Sherwood
  • Sen. Fred Girod R-Stayton
  • Sen. Jeff Kruse R-Roseburg
  • Sen. Alan Olsen R-Oregon city
  • Sen. Bruce Starr R-Hillsboro
  • Sen. Cris Telfer R-Bend
  • Sen. Doug Whitsett R-Klamath Falls
  • Sen. Jackie Winters R-Salem.
Read Statesman Journal article Oregon Senate passes bill granting in-state tuition regardless of immigration status

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