HB 5005
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for biennial expenses.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
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(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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Support
100%
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allocates funds from the state’s general fund to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for expenses during the 2025-2027 biennium. It sets limits on how the commission can spend money from lottery revenues, fees, miscellaneous receipts, and federal funds. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect immediately.
Key provisions
- Allocates $154,337,177 from the General Fund to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.
- Establishes a maximum limit of $628,510 for expenses paid from lottery moneys for veterans’ specialty courts.
- Establishes a maximum limit of $65,421,869 for expenses paid from fees and miscellaneous receipts.
- Establishes a maximum limit of $15,086,681 for expenses paid from federal funds.
- Declares an emergency, allowing the bill to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Who is affected
- Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
- Veterans
- State taxpayers
- Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Notable changes
- Sets specific limits on expenditures from various revenue sources.
- Prioritizes funding for veterans’ specialty courts through lottery revenue.
- Excludes lottery and federal funds from limitations on fees and miscellaneous receipts.
Fiscal impact
The bill appropriates $154,337,177 from the General Fund to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of House Bill 5005 and the accompanying amendments emphasize the importance of continued funding for programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, public safety, and illicit cannabis operations. They highlight the need to address environmental damage, violence, labor trafficking, and worker exploitation associated with these issues. for sufficient funding for grant programs that provide resources for local law enforcement, community-based interventions, and restorative justice initiatives, which have shown positive outcomes in rural communities. Key supporters emphasize the critical role of data analysis and technical assistance provided by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to ensure just outcomes in policing and combat black market marijuana in Oregon. They urge allocation of at least $8 million for the Restorative Justice Grant Program to address underlying causes of criminal behavior, promote healing and accountability for crime survivors, and reduce recidivism.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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