SB 5505 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.

Summary
Establishes amounts authorized for issuance of general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates of participation and other financing agreements for the biennium. Establishes amounts allocated for private activity bonds. [ Authorizes general obligation bonding for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project for future biennia. ] Makes legislative findings regarding benefits to higher education institutions and community colleges from the issuance of bonds under Article XI-F(1) and Article XI-G of the Oregon Constitution. [ Requires a constructing authority to make certain certifications before issuance of bonds under Article XI-G of the Oregon Constitution. ] Requires specified constructing authorities to meet certain conditions before issuance of specified bonds. Establishes restrictions on general obligation bonding for the benefit of community colleges. Establishes requirements applicable to certain contracts for specified higher education capital construction projects. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Aug 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed Aug 8, 2025
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed Enrolled · 9 edits · Aug 8, 2025
MAJOR
The bill moved from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' status, indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. The primary substantive change is the addition of new funding allocations for various state departments and agencies, particularly expanding the Department of Corrections and State Forestry Department projects, while some previously listed projects were removed or reorganized.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include additional funding categories for the Department of Corrections, State Forestry Department, Department of State Police, Oregon Youth Authority, and Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, while removing some previously listed higher education projects that were likely moved to other funding sections.
FISCAL

Added new funding allocations for Department of Corrections projects including Computerized Maintenance Management System ($2,285,000), Institution Staff Deployment System Replacement ($625,000), and Wireless Communication System ($13,040,000).

Added new funding allocations for State Forestry Department projects including Klamath Fire Cache Warehouse Replacement ($1,723,800), Santiam Facility Replacement Phase I ($1,115,400), State Forester Office Building Restoration ($520,200), Toledo Facility Replacement Phase III ($2,542,388), and Veneta Campus Remodel ($4,404,427).

Added new funding allocations for Department of State Police projects including Area Command Center Property Acquisition ($3,540,000) and Springfield Patrol Area Command Office ($7,360,000).

Added new funding allocations for Oregon Youth Authority projects including CCTV and Access Control Improvement Phase IV ($5,630,000), JJIS IT System Modernization ($12,295,000), MacLaren Infirmary and Pharmacy Renovation and Expansion ($2,735,000), Camp Riverbend Dorm Renovation ($8,960,000), MacLaren West Cottages Renovations ($4,045,000), Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility ($4,045,000), Tillamook Dorm Renovation ($12,015,000), and Tillamook Medical and Dental Renovations ($825,000).

Added new funding allocations for Department of Public Safety Standards and Training projects including Learning Management System ($3,510,000) and Deferred Maintenance ($3,280,000).

Added new funding allocations for Department of Environmental Quality Laboratory and Monitoring Equipment ($1,350,000).

Modified funding structure for University of Oregon Child Behavioral Health Building, increasing allocation from $17,920,000 to $35,855,000 under Higher Education Coordinating Commission section.

Removed previously listed Oregon Business Development Department projects under Article XI-M and XI-N from the General Fund Obligations section, likely moved to other sections.

TECHNICAL

Added page headers and formatting consistent with enrolled bill requirements, including Senate Interim Rule 213.28 compliance statement.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 28, 2025 · House Jun 28, 2025

How they voted

272
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Jun 28, 2025
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
9 Yea 2 Nay 1
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Aug 8, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Jun 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rules suspended. Third reading as Special Order of Business. Carried by Nosse. Passed.
lower
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Jun 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Jun 28, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Girod. Passed.
upper
Jun 28, 2025
Introduced
(Amendments distributed.)
upper
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jun 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
upper
Jan 19, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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