SB 5513
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Justice for biennial expenses of district attorneys.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
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(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
Senate Bill 5513 allocates funds from the state’s general fund to the Oregon Department of Justice to support the operating expenses of district attorneys across the state. The bill increases the amount of funding provided to $20,970,704 for a two-year period. This funding will be used to cover various costs associated with the work of district attorneys, including salaries, investigations, and legal proceedings. The bill includes an emergency clause, making it effective immediately upon enactment.
Key provisions
- Allocates funds from the General Fund to the Department of Justice.
- Specifically targets funding for district attorneys' biennial expenses.
- Increases the appropriated amount to $20,970,704.
- Provides funding for a two-year period.
- Includes an emergency clause for immediate effect.
Who is affected
- District Attorneys in Oregon
- Oregon Department of Justice
- Oregon Residents (through the work of district attorneys)
Notable changes
- Increases the previously proposed funding amount by $1,374,116.
Fiscal impact
The bill increases state funding for district attorneys' operations.
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Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of SB 5513 argue that a reduction in district attorney salaries, including a proposed 10% cut, would have severe consequences for public safety and well-being. They emphasize the critical role district attorneys play in addressing crime and victim support, and express concerns about the potential impact on their ability to provide essential services. Advocates for this position highlight the need for adequate funding to ensure that district attorneys can effectively investigate and prosecute crimes, and argue that any reduction in salaries would compromise the integrity of the justice system.
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