71st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2001 Regular Session
 
SA to SB 234
 
LC 1856/SB 234-4
 
                      SENATE AMENDMENTS TO
                         SENATE BILL 234
 
              By JOINT COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
 
                             June 6
 
  On page 1 of the printed bill, line 2, delete 'appropriating
money' and insert 'limiting expenditures'.
  Delete lines 3 through 20.
  Delete lines 22 through 28 and delete page 2 and insert:
  '  { +  SECTION 1. + }  { + (1) To assist in the development of
practical strategies to address problems relating to the physical
and biological functioning of Willamette River Basin stream
systems and water quality in the Willamette River Basin, the
Legislative Assembly places a high priority on gathering specific
data about and improving the scientific understanding of the
extent and probable cause of fish deformities in the Willamette
River.
  ' (2) The Oregon State University Department of Environmental
and Molecular Toxicology is authorized to manage and allocate
funds for the conduct of studies relating to the extent and
probable cause of fish deformities in the Willamette River. The
Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology shall report
annually to the appropriate committees of the Legislative
Assembly regarding research progress, data and recommendations
for further action. + }
  '  { +  SECTION 2. + }  { + Of the moneys deposited into the
Restoration and Protection Research Fund established under ORS
541.378, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board shall allocate
$500,000 to the Department of Higher Education for research
studies, under the management of the Oregon State University
Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, relating to
the extent and probable cause of fish deformities in the
Willamette River. + }
  '  { +  SECTION 3. + }  { + Notwithstanding any other law, the
amount of $500,000 is established for the biennium beginning July
1, 2001, as the maximum limit for payment of expenses from
lottery moneys allocated from the Restoration and Protection
Research Fund to the Department of Higher Education for the
purpose of sections 1 and 2 of this 2001 Act. + } ' .
  On page 3, delete lines 1 through 9.
  In line 10, delete '3' and insert '4'.
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