HB 3219
Appropriates moneys to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill directs the state to provide financial resources to the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon. Specifically, it allocates funds from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, who will then distribute these funds to the lab. The Oregon Hazards Lab is a research facility focused on studying the impacts of environmental hazards. This funding will support the lab's ongoing research activities.
Key provisions
- Allocates funds from the General Fund.
- Directs funds to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
- Specifies the recipient of the funds: the Oregon Hazards Lab.
- The funding is for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025.
- The amount appropriated is unspecified in the text.
Who is affected
- Higher Education Coordinating Commission
- University of Oregon
- Oregon Hazards Lab
- State of Oregon (taxpayers)
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Supporters of House Bill 3219 agree that establishing sustained state funding for the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon is crucial for protecting Oregonians from natural hazards. The lab provides critical real-time data, early warning systems, and life-saving information to emergency responders, helping mitigate disasters and saving lives and property. By investing in the lab's infrastructure, Oregon can enhance public safety through advanced data and situational awareness during natural disasters, ultimately reducing the risk of harm and promoting societal resilience.
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