Bill > HB3328

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statute 368.706 to expand the list of counties that can use county road fund moneys for law enforcement patrolling. Specifically, the bill adds Grant County to the existing list of counties (Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, and Linn) that are allowed to spend road fund money on patrolling. The bill clarifies that these funds can be used for both direct and indirect costs associated with patrolling. "Direct costs" include specific expenses like salaries, travel, equipment, and supplies directly related to law enforcement activities, while "indirect costs" cover broader expenses such as facility operations, depreciation, administrative expenses, and dispatch services. "Patrolling" is defined as law enforcement activities that either respond to service calls or are proactively initiated by county law enforcement officials. The bill maintains the existing provisions that allow these specified counties to use road fund moneys for law enforcement purposes, with the key change being the addition of Grant County to the list of eligible counties.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3328