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Columbia Gorge Commission Budget
HB 5087 & SB 5587
House Vote 17
Senate Vote 12
On June 13th, the Senate voted to adopt a budget for the Columbia Gorge Commission that would better protect the Columbia River Gorge than under the 2003-2005 budget.
Columbia Gorge Commission Budget
HB 5087 & SB 5587
House Vote 17
Senate Vote 12
On June 13th, the Senate voted to adopt a budget for the
Columbia Gorge Commission that would better protect the Columbia River Gorge
than under the 2003-2005 budget.
In contrast, on June 16th, the House passed a
budget that dramatically cut funding from the already poor 2003-2005 level.
The House-passed budget would have endangered efforts to protect air quality, wildlife, and the scenic beauty of the Gorge.
NO IS THE PRO-ENVIRONMENT VOTE IN THE HOUSE
YES IS THE PRO-ENVIRONMENT VOTE IN THE SENATE
- Passed Senate, June 13, 21-9
- Passed House, June 16, 31-26
- In subsequent negotiations, a version of the budget that largely tracked the original Senate version was adopted and signed by the Governor.
