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The measure directs a county juvenile department to file an expunction application within 90 days of an individual turning 18 when four years have elapsed since the most recent termination, or on receiving a request from an adult; it adds certain offenses that would be required for filing and specifies circumstances in which juvenile court must grant an expunction without a hearing. The measure also identifies cases in which an application may not be filed. An amendment adds a $199,979 total funds package — $194,019 general fund, $5,960 federal fund — and one position for the Oregon Youth Authority to support counties and process expunction activities.

Senator Broadman presented the bill. Representative Evans said he would cast a courtesy yes to get the measure to the floor but voiced concerns about automatic expungement without a request; he prefers an initiated process so individuals know what they are receiving. Representative Drazen said he would vote no, citing fiscal impacts and community safety concerns including anecdotes where expunged records had contributed to later harm.

Representative Greg Smith supported the bill in committee, noting family and practitioner experience showing that helping youth access benefits and avoiding collateral consequences reduces recidivism. Former prosecutors and current legislators discussed the distinction between juvenile adjudications and adult convictions; Senator Lieber — a former prosecutor — advocated for the measure as consistent with juvenile court goals and the policy intent to give youth second chances.

The public safety subcommittee recommended HB 2677 be amended by the dash‑8a8 amendment and be reported out due pass as amended. The motion passed in the work session. The committee record separates expressed policy reservations from the formal decision to advance the bill and includes the appropriation for implementation support.

Discussion versus decision: committee debate centered on policy tradeoffs between public safety and the rehabilitative goals of juvenile court; formal action created an implementation appropriation and advanced the bill to the next stage.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint Committee On Ways and Means 06/06/2025 8:30 AM","oneSentenceSummary","Lawmakers debated automatic versus request‑driven expunction before reporting House Bill 2677 out of the public safety subcommittee with funding and a technical amendment; some members pledged continued scrutiny on implementation and fiscal impacts.","taxTitle","Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",18413,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210168,"Ways and Means advances Early Learning budget amid debate over cuts to outdoor school and other programs",740,3868000,4608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3720425-1ca890383eb4ecf44401b464007d8997&start=3868&end=4608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3720425-1ca890383eb4ecf44401b464007d8997/thumbnail_3868000.jpg","/articles/6210168/Oregon/Ways-and-Means-advances-Early-Learning-budget-amid-debate-over-cuts-to-outdoor-school-and-other-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210168-6d7a80eecfc1a5563acbc1bc3aca7811/orig.mp4?Expires=1774966202&Signature=JVNzySPzlTBG~y8nxdbbK1z8e8APBefTW-4u14K6qc5VCMzASp60PVU1-MXHwCa6G2aeEniGErbUDfiHpihE0~3S5nFxOi5XkMUDqfRC3qhqeihxqLVRYo-hf6iirMamZ7QHF77uyGeUXVVvuSeO2jWB~c4yu7diyhKLJa2TvattYldfaSgkUTFZ6M3G2mYcJdMtjdl1Ze8AzOPsT1cwUdDsjC5Yq3a-llz40234Wx8jFgu0~hNVSKdcyDI6nFD72NhwHq058wRoj0p59-ax73-LGSO1e6ynT9fPa9jzZsGuvgTeA1kNRoMCNVPMbOJ7VZzgMriYxkpZI22QGxiykw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Committee on Ways and Means education subcommittee advanced Senate Bill 5514, the Department of Early Learning and Care budget, with a dash‑2 amendment after extended debate about program reductions and the stability of funding for early childhood services and outdoor school.

The subcommittee approved a total funds budget of about $1.4 billion and 376 positions — a roughly 3% reduction from the current service level and a small reduction from the 2023‑25 legislatively approved budget. Key investments included $2.6 million general fund for seven operational positions, resources for systems maintenance including awards management and the Healthy Families Oregon database, and $3.1 million federal funds to establish 13 child‑care licensing positions to lower case loads and strengthen compliance.

The package also included reductions totaling $51.2 million, attributed to removal of above‑standard inflation and cuts to programs funded through the Early Learning Account, including Preschool Promise, the Early Childhood Equity Fund, early learning professional development, parenting education and Healthy Families. Lawmakers noted that the May 2025 revenue forecast reduced Corporate Activities Tax (CAT) revenue and the Fund for Student Success could not sustain the prior service level commitments.

Outdoor school funding became a focal point. Several members, including Representative Owens and Senator Solman, praised outdoor school’s educational benefits. Representative Owens and others said the program still received $48 million in the recommendation, but Representative Kate and others argued the package fails to honor the statutory dedication of “4% of lottery funds” to outdoor school. Kim To of the Legislative Fiscal Office explained that while lottery law dedicates 4% (up to an inflation‑adjusted cap) the program has not always been funded at that level and the subcommittee set funding based on the 2021‑23 actuals and the revenue forecast used to balance the budget.

Lawmakers expressed strong disagreement over whether the decision amounted to poor governance; supporters noted the subcommittee used actual receipts and faced a down forecast and other revenue declines. Several legislators urged follow‑up work on a stable long‑term funding strategy for early learning and pledged to continue negotiations during the interim.

Discussion versus decision: committee debate highlighted policy and moral choices about early childhood investments and statutory lottery dedications; the formal decision was to advance SB 5514 with the dash‑2 amendment recognizing current revenue constraints and program reductions.

Next steps: the bill advances with the dash‑2 amendment; lawmakers signaled follow‑up work and potential future adjustments as receipts and forecasts are updated.","The Education Subcommittee reported Senate Bill 5514 out with reductions that include cuts to several early learning programs; legislators and advocates clashed over a statutory 4% lottery dedication for outdoor school funding.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210173,"Ways and Means advances DOGAMI budget amid industry complaints about permitting backlogs",525,1419000,1944000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3720425-1ca890383eb4ecf44401b464007d8997&start=1419&end=1944","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3720425-1ca890383eb4ecf44401b464007d8997/thumbnail_1419000.jpg","/articles/6210173/Oregon/Ways-and-Means-advances-DOGAMI-budget-amid-industry-complaints-about-permitting-backlogs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210173-47255e22fdc8ad3b5331517497041d24/orig.mp4?Expires=1774966202&Signature=HcN7EF9655-vjZtU26gIxHDP~192QsoMgD1e1LBZecKsI8Gk1SBsTIWMjI0x9GjPIUqH3UWVP42Ag2rY0Pr26tKeRFrPeAE5msk3htCKS1BTQ6Y1FxTtxE7lf4HP3f8tWY8plj3TjD~JOVVLQXLfkVi5~phx7glZEBuQ6V3ncnT5fEzaEQFs6syob50HFmhMUWr-gShE3NdmBKJgpkhLg59z6rsWA6lQvHALzN21pfdaQcvX1lkboqUYa9A-QfsV7bMDIFH~x97aAhB6yHW4UMK8OqaSjd1tExC-XDJzc-0fkg8YdeSa8WncscDJcmneBUL6N4Tl~Lg2atLxj3Xduw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The natural resources subcommittee recommended House Bill 5010, the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) budget bill, be amended and reported out due pass as amended after a contentious discussion about permit backlogs and agency performance.

The subcommittee recommended a budget totaling nearly $36.7 million and 50 positions, including roughly $10.7 million general fund, $20.1 million other funds and $6.0 million federal funds. Adjustments in the recommendation support geological carbon sequestration research, completion of an ePermitting project that will create a paperless permitting system, and increased staffing to address permit backlogs and increase site inspections for the mineral land regulation and reclamation program. Two budget notes direct the department to report on the ePermitting project and permit backlog status and on implementation of an earlier process audit.

Rep. Levy presented the bill; several members voiced strong concerns about agency performance. Representative Drazen said DOGAMI was a “train wreck,” noting that permits issued per staff declined from 9.7 in 2015 to 2.7 in 2024 and that prior limited‑duration positions intended to address the backlog had failed to remedy productivity problems. He said he would vote no absent evidence the agency would use added resources to improve performance quickly.

Representative Bowens said he had met with the director and supported the budget to give new leadership an opportunity to correct course; Senator Bonham said he opposed the budget unless productivity and accountability improved first. Representative Smith urged the agency to improve public relations and transparency so legislators could understand progress. Several members emphasized the need for the department to show measurable performance improvements tied to the added funds.

The subcommittee approved HB 5010 as amended by the dash‑1 amendment and reported it out due pass as amended. Budget notes require the department to report on ePermitting and backlog mitigation; the subcommittee also authorized increased fee authority under separate fee legislation referenced in the budget presentation.

Discussion versus decision: the record separates critical discussion of productivity, permitting delays and industry complaints from the subcommittee’s decision to advance the budget while attaching reporting requirements. Lawmakers emphasized accountability and monitoring as conditions for future investment.

Next steps: HB 5010 advances with reporting requirements; the department will be expected to deliver the reports required by the budget notes and show measurable improvements in permit processing and inspections.","The Department of Geology and Mineral Industries budget moved out of subcommittee after lawmakers debated permit processing rates, fee increases and accountability measures for the agency commonly called DOGAMI.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":92,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210177,"Ways and Means advances Fish and Wildlife budget amid heated debate over hatcheries and fees",620,799000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3720425-1ca890383eb4ecf44401b464007d8997&start=799&end=1419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3720425-1ca890383eb4ecf44401b464007d8997/thumbnail_799000.jpg","/articles/6210177/Oregon/Ways-and-Means-advances-Fish-and-Wildlife-budget-amid-heated-debate-over-hatcheries-and-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210177-cc56c40afbc95379673253c304c1db5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1774966202&Signature=dVxCoxKcAvCW2pMMJPkLPtdDn0~SxHmCCym1nZ7VBhq3O6nIocVOVy6bSdZe9bdcJ02cwywarPXxCNQeDtpuCRpq0fRXM-ieKzfy9~dK2yUMbmz4O-XDStU4xzGCEnGgLoYmipdcOLpF2OOWhr9Gz6iQW73AaMeXE6O96DcWc5MKnkCKVLsCPzUl2pje~0lMehLBhb9ZAdnzGHPCGNMqhwRI4y~1I6MYXeGtKseHSnSRN0rEPuwpGSftJgoJr5XwLi8U435mB4ecCcDBs8Cr8ws9ds0ijNedS7RKnZ69rB2QPvQ5UegnPF2EMxU6O0TlSxTioerNtZhqY7BscT8Yug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Committee on Ways and Means’ natural resources subcommittee advanced House Bill 5009, the budget bill for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, after extended debate over hatchery programming, dam drawdowns and proposed fee increases for hunting and fishing licenses.

The subcommittee recommended a budget totaling approximately $582.2 million and about 1,347 positions, including roughly $76.9 million general fund, $10 million lottery funds, $28.6 million other funds and $209.5 million federal funds. The recommendation included investments to support fish screening efforts in the Klamath Basin, fish and wildlife passage projects, monitoring and mitigation for harmful algal blooms and aquatic invasive species, chronic wasting disease surveillance, and the private forest accord grant program. The agency also proposed fee increases to stabilize revenue after recent shortfalls; the subcommittee included an $8.6 million other‑funds reduction because of a revenue shortfall in fee revenue.

Representative Owens, who presented the bill, noted the agency’s reorganization and recent budget improvements while acknowledging it remains under severe fiscal pressure compared with a decade ago. Several legislators expressed concerns about specific policies and priorities. Representative Evans raised worries about hatchery programming and the agency’s obligations under the Pacific Salmon Treaty, stressing the need for monitoring and coordination as hatchery use shifts. “We simply cannot restore the fish on native species alone. We have to have a vibrant hatchery program,” Evans said.

Representative Kate said she would vote no because of two contested policy choices at the agency, particularly citing “deep drawdowns” at dams that she said led to killing a million kokanee stocked in reservoirs. Senator Gerard and others emphasized that hatchery maintenance and related infrastructure need longer‑term investment and suggested reconsidering how the agency’s responsibilities are funded.

The Natural Resources Subcommittee recommended HB 5009 be amended by the dash‑1 amendment and reported out due pass as amended. The motion passed in the work session; members recorded both yes and no positions in discussion but the subcommittee advanced the budget with the attached amendment.

Discussion versus decision: committee debate focused on policy choices — hatchery operations, fish passage and fee structure — while the formal decision was to advance the budget with a dash‑1 amendment. No statutory changes to hatchery law were adopted in the work session record beyond the budget endorsement, which assumes passage of fee and related measures.

Next steps: HB 5009 will move forward with the dash‑1 amendment and related fee legislation will be considered in separate bills that the department and the legislature have filed.","Lawmakers debated hatchery policy, drawdowns and fee increases as the natural resources subcommittee recommended House Bill 5009 — the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife budget — be reported out with amendments.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210181,"Ways and Means advances Department of Corrections budget after debate over overtime and prison replacement planning",313,249000,562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3720425-1ca890383eb4ecf44401b464007d8997&start=249&end=562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3720425-1ca890383eb4ecf44401b464007d8997/thumbnail_249000.jpg","/articles/6210181/Oregon/Ways-and-Means-advances-Department-of-Corrections-budget-after-debate-over-overtime-and-prison-replacement-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210181-fe3e2c89f93b688b52ef1405a6246c0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1774966202&Signature=J5Ht2-1qKXmCiwi-WIUlQoHT21CFDF62EQlxXohQ5fBmuiLKp6XRiClXuvk5NpR81tWQIarK88Ksp0ymvt96LiCBA4qgKRSA7GWCd~UoCZfQXbewdh5qT19pLkIhxGyUqREKCDyHmacVZWBBpTcuxS3OsFwagGTEcQs7-47o06lQyua4SMPgPrvRmHxnWf1zeYq~NNQs4u75AdRd6hlMT2zm2btkkBCNH~vqtwn1c5qdILFdFpJj8KsMi9UCz0v~fGqheqXiHA3bkFZ5c3b9LMnDh0ghf7lM8R1nBGKKzhCk6vngw7bn-4Udp9n2WxKKz-KC5Hm3exZpTVRphPWKYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Committee on Ways and Means opened a work session Friday, June 6, on House Bill 5004, the Department of Corrections budget bill, and the public safety subcommittee recommended the bill be amended and reported out due pass as amended.

The subcommittee approved a total‑funds budget of $2.6 billion, including $2.5 billion in general fund and support for 4,822 positions. The recommendation included reductions for long‑term vacant positions and adjustments after the April 2025 Office of Economic Analysis forecast. Investments in the package include funding to support county reimbursements tied to Senate Bill 395, compensation adjustments for medical staff, IT modernization and maintenance projects, preparatory work to replace the Oregon State Penitentiary and a study of geriatric needs in the state prison system, and resources for emergency off‑site care to reduce backlogs. A budget note addressing the penitentiary replacement plan was also approved.

Senator Broadman, who presented the bill in subcommittee, outlined the recommended investments and reductions. Representative Kate and Senator Brown Thonum raised objections to portions of the package; Brown said he would vote no because he believes the budget is too low to meet corrections’ needs.

Representative Jessica Smith pressed the committee on working conditions for corrections staff, which she described as dire. “We have folks working within that system that are putting in 80 to a hundred hours of overtime a month. A month. And that is unacceptable,” Smith said. She added that mandatory overtime “does not count towards their PERS retirement,” and called the practice “theft.”

The subcommittee voted to advance HB 5004 as amended by the dash‑1 amendment and the motion passed without recorded objection in the work session. The bill will move forward per committee process for further consideration.

Discussion versus decision: the record separates subcommittee discussion—questions about staffing, overtime and long‑term facility planning—from the formal action to report the bill out as amended. The committee approved the amendment and advanced the bill; no additional policy changes were adopted beyond the recommendation recorded in the subcommittee report.

Next steps: HB 5004 proceeds out of the public safety subcommittee with the dash‑1 amendment and will be scheduled for further consideration by the full Joint Committee on Ways and Means and subsequent floor action.","The Joint Committee on Ways and Means reported House Bill 5004 out of subcommittee with a dash‑1 amendment Friday after members debated chronic mandatory overtime for corrections staff and approved a budget note on planning to replace the Oregon State Penitentiary.","actionData","errors"]

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