HB 5014
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Justice 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
99%
Oppose
1%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
House Bill 5014 allocates funds from the state’s General Fund to the Oregon Department of Justice for the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill specifies amounts for various divisions within the Department, including the Attorney General, Appellate Division, Criminal Justice Division, and Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division. It also sets limits on how the Department can use fees, miscellaneous receipts, and federal funds for these expenses.
Key provisions
- Allocates specific monetary amounts to various divisions of the Department of Justice.
- Establishes maximum limits on expenditures from fees, miscellaneous receipts, and other revenues.
- Sets maximum limits on expenditures from federal funds.
- Designates a declaration of emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
- Provides budget details for the Office of the Attorney General and Administration.
- Includes funding for the Appellate Division, Criminal Justice Division, and Child Support Division.
- Allocates funds for Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division.
- Specifies funding for Debt Service and Related Costs.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Justice
- State taxpayers
- Individuals served by the Department of Justice
- Criminal justice system stakeholders
- Victim services recipients
Notable changes
- Establishes specific budgetary allocations for the Department of Justice.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of Children's Advocacy Centers, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault organizations, and specialized programs for survivors of domestic and sexual violence urge the Legislature to maintain current funding levels to ensure vulnerable children's access to critical services. Funding cuts, including a 42% federal reduction, threaten these centers' operations, with some facing reduced staffing and program reductions. Advocates emphasize the importance of stable and reliable funding to provide trauma-informed care, healing services, and support for survivors and their families. The need for immediate and sustained support is highlighted, particularly in addressing pressing issues like victim compensation, predatory practices, and sex trafficking.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Several ed concerns about the proposed legislation, citing a significant debt service cost of $7,380,272 in Section 2 of HB 5014. They question the justification for this expenditure, arguing that it is excessive and may be unsustainable. Testifiers also raise concerns about the potential impact on state finances and the need for more transparent budgeting processes. Additionally, some the importance of prioritizing funding for essential public services over non-essential programs, suggesting that the proposed legislation may not align with these values.