Chapter 821 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

HB 5036

Relating to the financial administration of the Public Utility Commission of Oregon; limiting expenditures; and declaring an emergency.

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

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any other law, the following amounts are established for the biennium beginning July 1, 2001, as the maximum limit for payment of expenses from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon, for the following purposes:

(1) Utility Program, $8,030,512.

(2) Residential Service Protection Fund, $9,595,362.

(3) Policy and Administration, $14,043,031.

SECTION 2. Notwithstanding any other law, the amount of $290,904 is established for the biennium beginning July 1, 2001, as the maximum limit for the payment of expenses from federal funds collected or received by the Public Utility Commission of Oregon.

SECTION 3. Section 1 of this 2001 Act does not limit, affect or apply to expenditures for the Oregon Universal Service Fund.

SECTION 4. Notwithstanding any other law, all sections of this 2001 Act are subject to Oregon Department of Administrative Services rules related to allotting, controlling, and encumbering funds.

SECTION 5. 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 July 20, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 20, 2001

Effective date July 20, 2001

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