HB 5029
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of State Police for certain 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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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allocates funds from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of State Police for the 2025-2027 biennium. It specifies amounts for various departments within the agency, including Patrol and Public Safety, Fish and Wildlife, Forensic Services, and Support Services. The bill also sets limits on expenditures from other revenue sources, such as Miscellaneous Receipts and the Parks and Natural Resources Fund, and establishes limits on federal funding for specific purposes.
Key provisions
- Appropriates $326,556,370 from the General Fund to the Department of State Police.
- Limits expenditures from Miscellaneous Receipts, excluding lottery and federal funds.
- Limits expenditures from federal funds for specific purposes.
- Limits expenditures from the Parks and Natural Resources Fund for fish and wildlife enforcement.
- Establishes a maximum limit of $11,838,943 for expenses from the Parks and Natural Resources Fund.
- Allocates $1,500,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund.
- Specifies appropriations for Fish and Wildlife, Forensic Services, and Office of the Superintendent.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of State Police
- Oregon Residents (through funding of law enforcement services)
- State Agencies (receiving funds from the Department of State Police)
- Parks and Natural Resources Fund recipients
- Federal Fund recipients
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Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the Oregon State Police Budget emphasize the agency's crucial role in maintaining public safety through strong partnerships with law enforcement agencies. They argue that adequate funding is essential to provide essential services and programs, ensuring effective policing and addressing the unique needs of Oregon's diverse communities. By investing in OSP, supporters believe they can maintain critical staffing levels statewide, fostering trust between law enforcement and the public. This investment is seen as vital for addressing public safety concerns across the state.
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