SB 5524
Limits biennial expenditures from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board, Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine, Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, Board of Medical Imaging, State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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Bill overview
This bill sets maximum spending limits for six state boards: the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board, the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine, the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, the Board of Medical Imaging, the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. These limits are based on fees, revenues, and Miscellaneous Receipts, excluding lottery funds and federal grants, for the upcoming two-year period starting July 1, 2025. The bill also increases the Veterinary Examining Board's budget by $31,500 for legal expenses.
Key provisions
- Establishes a maximum spending limit of $3,555,245 for the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board.
- Establishes a maximum spending limit of $1,176,829 for the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine.
- Establishes a maximum spending limit of $797,539 for the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.
- Establishes a maximum spending limit of $1,828,620 for the Board of Medical Imaging.
- Establishes a maximum spending limit of $1,332,798 for the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- Establishes a maximum spending limit of $1,940,027 for the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
- Increases the Veterinary Examining Board’s budget by $31,500 for legal expenses.
Who is affected
- State Mortuary and Cemetery Board
- Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine
- Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
- Board of Medical Imaging
- State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
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Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
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Supporters of the proposal emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, citing the need to uphold professional standards and ensure public trust. They argue that this will not only benefit patients but also support the well-being of occupational therapy practitioners, who face various challenges in their daily work. By passing the board's budget, supporters believe that the profession can continue to provide high-quality services, address emerging issues, and promote evidence-based practices, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and the overall effectiveness of occupational therapy.
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