HB 5039
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for certain 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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100%
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
House Bill 5039 appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill directs the board to allocate money to various state agencies, including the Department of State Police, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Environmental Quality, to support activities related to Article XV, section 4b, of the Oregon Constitution. It also establishes limits on expenditures from lottery moneys, fees, and federal funds, and requires the board to create a quarterly allocation process for funds from the Parks and Natural Resources Fund.
Key provisions
- Appropriates $1,967,700 to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for operations.
- Allocates $7,000,000 to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for grants.
- Directs $11,443,643 to the Department of State Police for fish and wildlife activities.
- Allocates $7,315,661 to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for Article XV, section 4b implementation.
- Allocates $8,936,239 to the State Department of Agriculture for Article XV, section 4b implementation.
- Allocates $6,954,668 to the Department of Environmental Quality for Article XV, section 4b implementation.
- Establishes a maximum limit of $11,443,476 for lottery moneys to cover operating expenses.
- Establishes a maximum limit of $711,079 for lottery moneys to cover debt service.
Who is affected
- Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
- Oregon Department of State Police
- Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
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Supporters of various programs and initiatives emphasize the importance of investing in Oregon's agricultural heritage, natural climate solutions, and conservation efforts. Funding for the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program (OAHP) is seen as crucial for preserving working ranch and farmlands, promoting rural economies, and protecting land for future generations. The Natural and Working Lands Fund is also strongly supported, with a $5M investment cited as essential for promoting natural climate solutions, habitat conservation, and restoration, as well as economic advantages. Additionally, supporters highlight the importance of renewing the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board's (OWEB) 2025-2027 budget to ensure habitat protection, land acquisition, and restoration efforts continue, with benefits including improved customer service and delivering on the ground conservation outcomes. Overall, proponents argue that these investments are critical for meeting climate goals, supporting local communities, and preserving Oregon's natural heritage lands.
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