The Columbia River Gorge Commission’s current geographic information system is maintained by a half-time position, which limits the agency’s ability to fully utilize the system to meet the needs of the public and the agency. Increasing the position to full-time allows for better GIS analysis for the Vital Signs Indicator Program, the Climate Change Action Plan, and new DEI initiatives. It will also allow for full GIS integration with the agency’s new land-use and permitting database, improving public web maps and dashboard applications. (General Fund - Private/Local, General Fund - Local, General Fund - State)

An increase in the amount and complexity of litigation, the complexity of appeals, and the length and complexity of public records requests have caused the Columbia River Gorge Commission’s one legal counsel to be unable to fully meet the needs of the agency and the commissioners. An additional attorney will increase legal capacity and help handle the current and future workload of litigation, appeals, public records management and disclosure. The position also will provide legal counsel to the commissioners and staff and maintain rule compliance with Oregon and Washington laws as required by the National Scenic Area Act and Columbia River Gorge Compact. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Local, General Fund - Private/Local)

Climate change impacts the resources that the Columbia River Gorge Commission is charged with protecting. Funding is provided for a climate change program manager to lead implementation of the agency’s climate change action plan and support implementation of the Vital Sign Indicators monitoring program. The position will operationalize the agency's climate change planning work through adopted land use policies, best management practices, strategic partnerships, regional convening and information sharing, and support of regional priorities for climate resilient communities. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Local, General Fund - Private/Local)

The Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) recently adopted a DEI Action Plan to address systemic inequities identified in the Commission’s work and policies. The plan includes a commitment to listening, learning, and understanding how its work and policies can contribute to a more equitable and inclusive region. Funding is provided for internal operations, public outreach, and engagement in the National Scenic Area. The CRGC will engage and seek advice from the four Columbia River Treaty Tribes, Gorge community members, partner organizations and agencies, and other impacted stakeholders who are interested in working with the agency. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Private/Local, General Fund - Local)

The commission received funding for its Access Database Replacement project in the 2021-23 biennium. Funding is provided for the agency to complete the project in the 2023-25 biennium, which includes reviewing, indexing, and digitizing 35 years’ worth of paper records, migration of digital data and files into the new platform, adoption of a new data governance strategy, and implementation of an organizational change management plan. (General Fund - Private/Local, General Fund - State, General Fund - Local)

Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not represented by a union, who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination, or who are not part of the coalition of unions for health benefits. The insurance funding rate is $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Local, General Fund - Private/Local)

Funding is provided for recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023. (General Fund - Private/Local, General Fund - State, General Fund - Local)

Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 4 percent, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2024. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Local, General Fund - Private/Local)

For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month. (General Fund - State)

Funding is provided for a $1,000 lump sum COVID-19 booster incentive for non-represented employees. This funding does not cover institutions of higher education. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Private/Local, General Fund - Local)

Adjustments are made for each agency's share of costs related to the State Data Center. (General Fund - Private/Local, General Fund - State, General Fund - Local)

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Consolidated Technology Services (CTS) for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Cybersecurity, state network, enterprise services, small agency IT services, security gateways, and geospatial imaging services. This amount now includes the total amount for agencies that use the Microsoft 365 shared tenant. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - Private/Local, General Fund - Local, General Fund - State)

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for campus rent, parking, contracts, and security; capital project surcharges; financing cost recovery; public and historic facilities; real estate services; risk management services; personnel service rates; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; small agency services; and the department's enterprise applications. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - Local, General Fund - State, General Fund - Private/Local)

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services provided by the Office of Financial Management. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - Local, General Fund - State, General Fund - Private/Local)

A new central service is created to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of the Governor for statewide policy staff and the Office of Equity. (General Fund - Private/Local, General Fund - State, General Fund - Local)