HB 5019
Limits biennial expenditures from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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Support
75%
Oppose
25%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill establishes maximum spending limits for the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) for the 2025-2027 biennium. These limits apply to revenues collected by the OLCC, excluding lottery funds and federal grants. The bill also authorizes certain non-limited expenditures and includes specific budget allocations for various OLCC programs and activities.
Key provisions
- Establishes maximum spending limits for the OLCC from fees, moneys, and Miscellaneous Receipts.
- Excludes lottery funds and federal funds from these spending limits.
- Allocates specific funding amounts for distilled spirits, marijuana regulation (recreational and medical), and agents' compensation.
- Authorizes non-limited expenditures for capital improvements and debt service.
- Allows for unrestricted spending on liquor purchases by the OLCC.
Who is affected
- Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission
- State of Oregon taxpayers
- Individuals who purchase alcohol and cannabis in Oregon
Notable changes
- Creates a specific budget framework for the OLCC's spending.
- Defines the revenue sources that are subject to spending limits.
- Provides detailed budget allocations across various OLCC programs.
Fiscal impact
The bill establishes specific budget allocations for the OLCC, impacting state spending and potentially affecting the availability of funds for other state programs.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of HB 5019 generally agree that funding the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission's (OLCC) management of the Bottle Bill system is crucial to its continued success, citing the commission's high redemption rate and low per-container processing cost as evidence. Many the benefits of completing the new distribution center, which will modernize the system and potentially save the state money. Additionally, there is a consensus on investing in better training for liquor stores rather than enforcement officers to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Bottle Bill program.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Some concerns about the allocation of funds from marijuana sales revenues, citing a lack of transparency in debt service as a potential issue. They argue that this lack of clarity may indicate inefficiencies or corruption within the government's financial management, which could undermine public trust and confidence in the revenue stream. Additionally, these testifiers suggest that more rigorous oversight and accountability measures are necessary to ensure that the funds are being used effectively and responsibly.
Source: Testimony Summaries