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Senate approves multiple agency budget and fee measures, including aviation and dental boards
Summary
The Oregon Senate approved multiple agency budget measures on May 20, including funding for the Department of Aviation, Columbia River Gorge Commission, boards that regulate chiropractic and dental professions, mental health licensing boards, and the Board of Tax Practitioners.
The Oregon Senate on May 20 approved a series of agency budget bills and a fee ratification measure on third reading, voting separately on each departmental budget as members of the Senate considered the joint committee on ways and means’ recommendations.
Key measures and floor presentations included:
- Senate Bill 5504 (Oregon Department of Aviation): Senator Brian Starr said the department’s approved budget is $38,963,600 with 15 positions (15 FTE), a 26.1% increase over current service level. The increase phases in $8 million for airport improvement projects using FAA grants and aircraft registration fee revenue. The Senate declared the bill passed by constitutional majority.
- Senate Bill 5507 (State Board of Chiropractic Examiners): Senator Weber presented a $2,475,586…
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