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County backs amended behavioral health funding bill but raises concerns about deflection‑funding changes
Summary
Washington County staff said they support Senate Bill 610 (amended Behavioral Health Resource Network language) but raised concerns about HB 3069 and related proposals that would change how deflection and treatment funding is allocated and could shift funds to competitive awards.
Washington County government relations staff briefed commissioners on several bills addressing substance use disorder services, funding formulas and deflection programs.
Staff said Senate Bill 610 — which has been substantially amended — moves administration of Behavioral Health Resource Network funding and grant appeals to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) with the Oversight and Accountability Council retained as an advisory body. Staff described that as an improvement over the prior draft and…
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