SB 5504
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 Department of Aviation.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
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(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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Bill overview
This bill restricts how the Oregon Department of Aviation can spend money collected from fees, miscellaneous revenues, and other sources. Specifically, it limits these expenditures to $7,301,469 over a two-year period, excluding lottery funds and federal grants. The bill also limits the department’s use of federal funds. This amendment adjusts the previously proposed budget amount.
Key provisions
- Limits biennial expenditures from fees, moneys, and miscellaneous receipts collected by the Oregon Department of Aviation.
- Excludes lottery funds and federal funds from the expenditure limits.
- Reduces the department’s allowable biennial spending to $7,301,469.
- Limits the department’s use of federal funds.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Aviation
- Taxpayers (indirectly, through aviation fees)
Notable changes
- Decreases the amount the Department of Aviation can spend from non-federal revenue sources.
Fiscal impact
The bill reduces the Oregon Department of Aviation’s allowable spending from non-federal revenue sources by $708,457 over the biennial period.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
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Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of SB 5504 express concerns that the proposed legislation may inadvertently increase the risk of accidents at the state's fuel depots due to their vulnerability to earthquakes. They argue that this could have significant economic and social implications for Oregon, including potential disruptions to daily life and the impact on local businesses and communities. Furthermore, some the need for a more comprehensive evaluation of the proposed measures, citing concerns about the lack of concrete evidence supporting the necessity of the legislation.
Source: Testimony Summaries