HB 3180
Appropriates moneys to the Judicial Department for the Washington County Courthouse Replacement Planning Project.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Washington County)
Committee
Ways and Means
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill provides state funding to the Judicial Department to support a planning project for a new Washington County Courthouse. The current courthouse is outdated and insufficient to meet the needs of the court and the community. The funding will help Washington County begin the process of replacing its aging courthouse facilities, addressing issues like space limitations, accessibility, and safety concerns.
Key provisions
- Appropriates $1,250,000 to the Judicial Department.
- Funds are designated for the Washington County Courthouse Replacement Planning Project.
- The funding is to be used during the 2025-2027 biennium.
- Washington County has already committed $1,250,000 in local matching funds.
- The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage.
- The project aims to address space limitations, accessibility issues, and safety concerns at the current courthouse.
Who is affected
- Washington County Residents
- Judges
- Court Staff
- The Judicial Department
- Individuals with Disabilities
Notable changes
- The bill provides state funding to address existing deficiencies in Washington County's courthouse facilities.
- It establishes a dedicated funding stream for the courthouse replacement planning project.
Fiscal impact
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Primary sponsors
Rep Neron
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of HB3180 emphasize the urgent need for a modernized and expanded Washington County Courthouse due to pressing concerns about access to justice, safety, accessibility, and judicial capacity. The current facility is deemed undersized, underequipped, and out of date, causing delays, stress on judicial staff, and difficulties for litigants and community members. A new courthouse would address these issues, providing a safe and accessible space for the growing demand for family law services, as well as ensuring timely justice and resolving cases efficiently. The proposed funding would support the replacement planning and feasibility costs, with the ultimate goal of delivering modernized facilities that promote economic development, job creation, and community investment in justice.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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