72nd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2003 Regular Session
 
SA to SB 360
 
LC 1854/SB 360-4
 
                      SENATE AMENDMENTS TO
                         SENATE BILL 360
 
              By JOINT COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
 
                            August 22
 
  On page 1 of the printed bill, line 3, delete 'appropriating
money; limiting expenditures;'.
  Delete lines 5 through 28 and delete pages 2 and 3 and insert:
  '  { +  SECTION 1. + }  { + (1) The State Board of Higher
Education shall establish a signature research center within the
Oregon University System. The signature research center shall be
jointly operated by the University of Oregon and Oregon State
University. Portland State University shall also be a partner in
the signature research center. The focus of the center shall be
on the development of multiscale materials and devices that are
based on synergistic combinations of nanotechnology and
microtechnology.
  ' (2) The center shall be used by research institutions and
private industry to develop materials, technology, products and
businesses that will:
  ' (a) Commercialize multiscale systems applied to challenges
related to energy, chemistry, environment, biology and medicine;
and
  ' (b) Support the growth of emerging markets and the creation
of new markets.
  ' (3) The center shall:
  ' (a) Have unique equipment and facilities that enhance the
capabilities of Oregon's research institutions and private
industry; and
  ' (b) Provide testing and evaluation services to research
institutions and private industry.
  ' (4) Through the center, the University of Oregon, Oregon
State University and Portland State University shall:
  ' (a) Seek federal funds for research and development; and
  ' (b) Work with research institutions conducting basic science
research and the businesses that use the materials, technology
and products developed at the center. + }
  '  { +  SECTION 2. + } Section 7, chapter 519, Oregon Laws
2001, is amended to read:
  '  { +  Sec. 7. + } Sections 1 to 6   { - of this 2001 Act - }
 { + , chapter 519, Oregon Laws 2001, + } are repealed on January
2,   { - 2006 - }  { +  2008 + }.
  '  { +  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. + } ' .
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