OR HB3180

Appropriates $1,250,000 from the General Fund to the Judicial Department for the Washington County Courthouse Replacement Planning Project for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025

Washington County has committed $1,250,000 in local matching funds, creating a total project budget of $2,500,000 for planning

Current courthouse facilities lack sufficient space for judges and staff, adequate trauma-informed spaces for crime victims, and accessible features for persons with disabilities

Aging courthouse facilities present ongoing maintenance and safety concerns for staff and the public

Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage