Funds transferred from the Department of Fish and Wildlife are increased due to higher fees and General Fund backfill. One officer is added for regulation of guides. Another is added for enforcement on the Sandy River. Revenue from the Marine Board and private donations support these positions. The OSP sex offender registration program is increased.
Legislation is proposed to comply with federal regulations.
Positions and equipment are added to the OSP forensics and identification units. Workload continues to increase in both units. Over 90 percent of submissions to the forensics laboratories come from local law enforcement. The budget for the Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision continues most functions at current levels. Fewer parole violation hearings are expected.