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OR HB2408
Relating to funding programs at Oregon State University; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act gives money to HECC to fund certain programs at OSU. (Flesch Readability Score: 81.8). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for allocation to Oregon State University to fund the agricultural experiment station and branch stations, the Oregon State University Extension Service and the Forest Research Laboratory. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $23,500,000 from the Oregon General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) for allocation to Oregon State University (OSU) during the 2025-2027 biennium, with specific funding designated for three key programs: the agricultural experiment station and branch stations will receive $12,300,000, the OSU Extension Service will receive $9,400,000, and the Forest Research Laboratory will receive $1,800,000. The bill explicitly states that this appropriation is in addition to any other existing funding and emphasizes the importance of these programs by declaring an emergency, which means the act will take effect immediately on July 1, 2025. The funding is intended to support critical research and outreach activities across agricultural, extension, and forestry sectors, demonstrating the state's commitment to supporting scientific research and community engagement through OSU's various institutional programs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker. (on 03/27/2025)
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