HB 3189
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Business Development Department for the purposes of the Oregon Arts Commission.
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Support
95%
Oppose
5%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the state to allocate $10 million from the General Fund to the Oregon Business Development Department, which will then distribute these funds to the Oregon Arts Commission. The Oregon Arts Commission uses these funds to provide grants to various arts organizations across the state. An emergency declaration means the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Key provisions
- Allocates $10 million from the General Fund.
- Directs funds to the Oregon Business Development Department.
- Specifies the Oregon Arts Commission as the recipient.
- Funds are for distribution to arts organizations.
- An emergency declaration triggers immediate implementation.
Who is affected
- Oregon Arts Commission
- Arts Organizations in Oregon
- Oregon Business Development Department
- General Public (benefiting from arts funding)
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific funding amount ($10 million) for the Oregon Arts Commission.
Fiscal impact
The bill appropriates $10,000,000 from the General Fund.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsors
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of House Bills 3189 and 3191 emphasize the critical importance of increasing funding for the Oregon Arts Commission to support arts and culture across the state. They argue that this investment will drive economic growth, enhance education, and promote community well-being. Key supporters highlight the need for increased resources to support small nonprofits like ABAE, as well as rural arts organizations, and emphasize the critical role of arts funding in maintaining cultural health and addressing pandemic-related challenges. Many enthusiasm for doubling the Oregon Arts Commission's grants budget to $10 million, citing its potential to provide valuable arts experiences for Oregon's youngest residents, foster skills like imagination and cooperation, and support statewide economic growth. Overall, supporters of these bills believe that investing in arts funding is essential for building vibrant communities, driving economic vitality, and promoting the state's cultural identity.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 3189 express concerns about the state's financial situation, highlighting Oregon's significant debt burden. They argue that the proposed legislation would be a misguided attempt to address this issue, as it would divert resources away from more pressing needs. Some testifiers suggest that the Oregon Arts Commission could generate revenue by implementing cost-cutting measures or re-evaluating its business model, rather than dismantling its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan, which they believe is essential for promoting social justice and equality in the arts community. By prioritizing financial solvency over these values, opponents fear that HB 3189 would undermine the commission's mission and perpetuate systemic inequalities.