HB 5010
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries for biennial expenses.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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100%
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0%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allocates funds from the state’s general fund to the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries for the 2025-2027 biennium. It establishes spending limits for the department’s operations, including geologic surveys and mined land reclamation, while also setting maximum limits on revenue and federal fund usage. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect immediately.
Key provisions
- Allocates $8,625,493 to the Geologic Survey.
- Allocates $1,825,000 to Mined Land Reclamation.
- Establishes a maximum spending limit of $12,745,157 from fees and other revenues for the Geologic Survey.
- Establishes a maximum spending limit of $8,999,133 from fees and other revenues for Mined Land Reclamation.
- Sets a maximum spending limit of $5,988,729 from other federal funds.
- Limits expenditures from Miscellaneous Receipts and specified federal funds (excluding lottery and other federal funds).
- Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Who is affected
- State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
- Oregon taxpayers
- Individuals and businesses involved in mining and land reclamation
Notable changes
- Establishes specific funding amounts for the Geologic Survey and Mined Land Reclamation.
- Sets limits on spending from various revenue sources, including fees, miscellaneous receipts, and federal funds.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of HB 5010 emphasize the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advocate for carbon sequestration technologies, including modern hydrogen and geologic carbon dioxide sequestration in basalt formations. They highlight Oregon's unique geology as an ideal location for this technology, which could significantly contribute to achieving global greenhouse gas reduction targets. Proponents also stress the importance of DOGAMI's services, particularly its Geological Survey & Services program, in providing public safety and technical data to support good resource management and ensuring access to open-source LIDAR data. By supporting HB 5010, advocates aim to accelerate development of storage sites, mitigate climate change, and unlock significant economic opportunities for Oregon.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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