Chapter 583 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

SB 5508

Relating to the financial administration of the Columbia River Gorge Commission; appropriating money; and declaring an emergency.

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

SECTION 1. There is appropriated to the Columbia River Gorge Commission, for the biennium beginning July 1, 2003, out of the General Fund, the following amounts for the following purposes:

(1) Joint operating program.......... $ 559,940

(2) Commissioner expenses......... $ 21,660

SECTION 2. (1) In addition to and not in lieu of any other appropriation, there is appropriated to the Emergency Board, for the biennium beginning July 1, 2003, out of the General Fund, the amount of $50,000, which may be allocated to the Columbia River Gorge Commission for operating expenses.

(2) If any of the moneys referred to in subsection (1) of this section are not allocated by the Emergency Board prior to December 1, 2004, the unallocated moneys on that date become available for any other purpose for which the Emergency Board lawfully may allocate funds.

SECTION 3. This 2003 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2003 Act takes effect July 1, 2003.

Approved by the Governor July 17, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 18, 2003

Effective date July 17, 2003

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