HB 3992
Modifies an appropriation from the General Fund to the Emergency Board.
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Support
1%
Oppose
99%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill makes changes to the state budget by shifting funds from the General Fund to the Emergency Board. Specifically, it reduces an existing appropriation to the Emergency Board by $800,000 and increases spending limits for several state agencies, including the Department of Transportation and the Legislative Policy and Research Committee. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage. These adjustments are intended to support the implementation of House Bill 3991.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Joint Special Session Committee On Transportation Funding
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the bill emphasize the need for responsible fiscal management, advocating for a re-allocation of current funds rather than introducing new taxes. Many testifiers stress the importance of conducting a comprehensive government audit to ensure that any new tax measures are necessary and beneficial to taxpayers. Some argue that reducing the tax burden is crucial, while others highlight the pressing need to maintain Oregon's transportation infrastructure, which is currently underfunded and ranking low among western states. The concern is that if left unaddressed, this could lead to economic disaster and public safety risks, making a new tax measure like HB 3992 a necessary option to prevent collapse.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of the proposed transportation funding measure express concerns about increased taxes, citing financial struggles with basic expenses like rent, high taxes, and excessive spending by Oregon government. Many argue that revenue is sufficient and that the proposed measure is unnecessary, while others point to mismanagement of existing funds and unsustainable debt servicing as justification for opposing new tax hikes. Some testifiers also emphasize the need for fiscal responsibility, advocating for reducing taxes rather than increasing them, and highlighting concerns about waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending. A common thread among these testimonies is opposition to new taxes, with many testifiers arguing that Oregonians cannot afford higher taxes due to financial strain and that existing funds should be reallocated more efficiently and effectively.
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