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Measure 110 Fix Heard in Committee
Legislation to adjust the process of awarding treatment and harm reduction grants under Ballot Measure 110 (M110) were heard this week in the House Committee on Behavioral Health and Healthcare. While the -1 amendment to HB 2513 corrects a number of deficiencies within the funding structure of M110, it fails to include local government and public safety representation on the M110 Oversight and Accountability Council (OAC) as requested by the LOC. An audit conducted by the secretary of state found public safety and local government coordination lacking during implementation, and the -1 amendment does not sufficiently correct that flaw. The language does make some improvements to M110 implementation, such as creating a dedicated director of the program, clarity on what services may be funded, and a more public rule-making process.
In 2022, the OAC and the Oregon Health Authority failed to meet their deadline for the dispersal of treatment and harm reduction funds by several months. They also failed to conduct a fully open and transparent grant award process. While the -1 amendment to HB 2513 fails to include important stakeholders on the OAC, it does create a process approaching the norms expected by a public body in Oregon.
HB 2513 is scheduled for a work session next week and is expected to be voted out of committee.
Contact: Scott Winkels, Lobbyist - swinkels@orcities.org
Last Updated 3/31/23