Chapter 166 Oregon Laws 2001

 

AN ACT

 

SB 5540

 

Relating to the financial administration of the Public Defender; appropriating money; and declaring an emergency.

 

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

 

          SECTION 1. There is appropriated to the Public Defender, for the biennium beginning July 1, 2001, out of the General Fund, the amount of $5,740,646 for appellate legal services to indigents.

 

          SECTION 2. This 2001 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2001 Act takes effect July 1, 2001.

 

Approved by the Governor May 21, 2001

 

Filed in the office of Secretary of State May 21, 2001

 

Effective date July 1, 2001

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