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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
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 give to OSU for veterinary programs. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 63.4). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to Oregon State University for veterinary programs the Oregon Veterinary Di- agnostic Laboratory . Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $3.5 million from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) for distribution to the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University (OSU) during the biennium beginning July 1, 2025. The funding is specifically designated to support faculty and personnel working on zoonotic diseases (diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans) and chronic wasting disease (a neurological disease affecting deer, elk, and moose). The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately on July 1, 2025, due to its perceived importance for public health and safety. This appropriation is in addition to any other existing funding allocations, demonstrating a commitment to supporting veterinary research and disease prevention at OSU's diagnostic laboratory.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (on 03/18/2025)
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