Chapter 970 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

HB 3861

Relating to commuter rail; limiting expenditures; and declaring an emergency.

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

SECTION 1. (1) In addition to and notwithstanding any other law, the amount of $205,230 is established for the biennium beginning July 1, 2001, as the maximum limit for payment by the Department of Transportation of the department's expenses for entering into and administering the grant agreement for the South Metro Commuter Rail Project from the South Metro Commuter Rail Project Fund.

(2) In addition to and notwithstanding any other law, the amount of $1 is established for the biennium beginning July 1, 2001, as the maximum limit for payment by the Department of Transportation of Washington County's expenses for the South Metro Commuter Rail Project from the South Metro Commuter Rail Project Fund.

SECTION 2. The amount of $18,654 is established for the biennium beginning July 1, 2001, as the maximum limit for payment of expenses by the Department of Transportation from the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund for the purpose of paying the debt service costs of lottery bonds issued to finance the South Metro Commuter Rail Project.

SECTION 3. 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 on its passage.

Approved by the Governor August 15, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State August 16, 2001

Effective date August 15, 2001

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