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Law-enforcement leaders tell Oregon subcommittee to back state police budget in public hearing on House Bill 5029
Summary
During a March 6 public hearing on House Bill 5029, representatives of police chiefs, district attorneys, sheriffs and the Portland Police Bureau testified in strong support of the Oregon State Police and its role statewide; the subcommittee kept the record open for 48 hours for additional written testimony.
On March 6, 2025, the Public Safety Subcommittee held a public hearing on House Bill 5029, the Oregon State Police budget request, and heard registered testimony from leaders across law enforcement who urged continued funding for OSP’s statewide services.
Chief Warren Hensman of the Grants Pass Police Department, testifying on behalf of the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, said the association “strongly support[s] the Oregon State Police budget as reflected in the governor’s recommended budget,” and described OSP as a “vital cornerstone” of public safety that provides services local agencies cannot sustain…
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