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Committee approves psychology board fee-recovery measure despite objections over contested-case costs
Summary
Senate Bill 789, giving the Oregon Board of Psychology authority to recover certain disciplinary costs, was reported out after debate; some senators warned the rule could chill licensees’ rights to contest agency findings.
The Education Subcommittee recommended Senate Bill 789 be reported out with a do‑pass recommendation. The bill would authorize the Oregon Board of Psychology to recover costs associated with successful disciplinary actions — including certain attorney and administrative costs — using a tiered fee structure for respondents who do not prevail in disciplinary proceedings.
Senator McLean challenged the proposal…
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