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OR HB3528

Relating to state financial administration; prescribing an effective date.

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Introduced
02/11/2025
In Committee
03/11/2025
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 out for water-related research and grants. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the University of Oregon and Portland State University for water-related research and grants. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $4 million from the General Fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) for water-related research and grants during the biennium starting July 1, 2025. Specifically, $3.2 million will be distributed to the University of Oregon's Climate Solutions Center to conduct research on water needs in environmental justice communities, and $800,000 will be given to Portland State University's Institute for Tribal Government to research water needs in tribal communities. The term "appropriates" means officially allocating government funds, and "biennium" refers to a two-year period. The bill also specifies that these funds are in addition to any other existing appropriations. The legislation will take effect 91 days after the 2025 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly adjourns sine die (a legal term meaning the assembly ends without setting a day to reconvene).

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (on 03/11/2025)

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