SB 5506
Limits for the six-year period beginning July 1, 2025, payment of expenses from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by various state agencies for capital construction.
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 establishes spending limits for state agencies on capital construction projects over a six-year period beginning July 1, 2025. It specifies maximum allowable expenditures from fees, moneys, and other revenues, excluding lottery funds and federal grants, for various projects across multiple departments, including the Department of Administrative Services, Housing and Community Services, the Oregon Military Department, the Department of Corrections, the Oregon Youth Authority, the State Forestry Department, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and the Oregon Department of Aviation. The bill also extends the expiration dates of certain project approvals and expenditure limitations.
Key provisions
- Sets spending limits for capital construction projects for various state agencies from fiscal years 2025-2030.
- Allocates specific dollar amounts for projects such as building renovations, facility acquisitions, and equipment upgrades within each agency.
- Establishes a $449.447853 limit for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to fund public university projects.
- Creates a $20 million limit for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to fund community college projects.
- Extends the expiration dates of project approvals and expenditure limitations for several existing projects.
- Specifies that expenditures are limited to fees, moneys, or other revenues, excluding lottery funds and federal funds.
- Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
- Includes funding for specific projects like Medford Field Maintenance Shop, Klamath Falls Readiness Center, and various facility replacements.
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Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
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Supporters of various university projects and initiatives emphasize the need for increased funding to address pressing needs in Oregon's education, healthcare, and community sectors. They argue that investments in facilities such as the Child Behavioral Health Building, Children's Behavioral Health Building, and Performing Arts and Culture Center will enhance access to care, promote economic development, and foster innovation and cultural connection. Advocates also highlight the importance of preserving affordable housing, supporting local businesses, and promoting workforce development through programs like LIFT Homeownership and the Digital Media Center. By providing critical funding for these initiatives, supporters believe that Oregon can better address its growing behavioral health crisis, support the state's vision of making it the best place to be a kid, and drive economic growth while improving quality of life for residents.
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