Chapter 989 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

SB 50

Relating to relocation of State Department of Fish and Wildlife offices; and declaring an emergency.

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

SECTION 1. (1) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall promptly relocate the department's headquarters from Portland to Salem or to the immediate vicinity of Salem by the most cost-effective means available. The department shall work in consultation with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to minimize the costs of:

(a) Moving all appropriate staff, furnishings and equipment to leased quarters in Salem or the immediate vicinity of Salem until a permanent headquarters is provided at a site in Salem approved by the Capitol Planning Commission.

(b) Disposing of the existing headquarters building in Portland as provided in ORS chapter 270. Notwithstanding ORS 270.150, the net proceeds from the sale of the existing headquarters building shall be used to pay or repay the costs incurred in the relocation of the headquarters, with any remainder returned to the General Fund.

(2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall develop a suitable plan to provide, or to assist and approve the provision of, a permanent headquarters in Salem.

(3) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall report its relocation actions, costs and permanent siting plans to the joint legislative committee created pursuant to ORS 171.551 by June 30, 2002.

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 on its passage.

Approved by the Governor August 17, 2001

Section 2 vetoed by the Governor

Filed in the office of Secretary of State August 17, 2001

Effective date January 1, 2002

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