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This bill appropriates $1,561,000 from the General Fund to the Columbia River Gorge Commission for the 2025-2027 biennial budget period. The Columbia River Gorge Commission is an interstate agency responsible for managing and protecting the Columbia River Gorge, a scenic area spanning Oregon and Washington. By declaring an emergency, the bill ensures that the funding becomes effective immediately on July 1, 2025, which allows the commission to have its budget in place at the start of the new fiscal biennium. The emergency clause suggests that timely funding is critical for the commission's continued operations and its mission of environmental and regional management. The bill is a standard appropriations measure that provides the necessary financial resources for the commission to carry out its statutory responsibilities during the upcoming two-year budget cycle.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB5508