SB 5528
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Land Conservation and Development for certain biennial expenses.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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Support
95%
Oppose
5%
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allocates funds from the state’s General Fund to the Department of Land Conservation and Development for expenses during the 2025-2027 biennium. Specifically, it provides $33.42 million for the planning program and $11.03 million for grant programs. The bill also sets maximum limits on spending from fees, miscellaneous receipts (excluding lottery and federal funds), and federal funds for these programs. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect immediately.
Key provisions
- Allocates $33,423,606 to the Department of Land Conservation and Development’s planning program.
- Allocates $11,002,894 to the Department of Land Conservation and Development’s grant programs.
- Establishes maximum spending limits of $2,720,817 from fees and miscellaneous receipts for the planning program.
- Establishes maximum spending limits of $10,171,127 from fees and miscellaneous receipts for grant programs.
- Establishes a maximum spending limit of $9,641,022 from federal funds.
- Declares an emergency, allowing the bill to take effect immediately.
Who is affected
- Department of Land Conservation and Development
- State taxpayers
- Oregon residents receiving grants
Notable changes
- Sets specific funding amounts for the planning and grant programs.
- Establishes maximum spending limits for various revenue sources.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
The testimony in support of SB 5528 and its Policy Option Packages (POP) emphasizes the importance of increasing housing production in Oregon through various funding mechanisms. Testifiers highlight the need for robust budget allocations to address growing challenges such as sea level rise, housing shortages, and climate change. Many advocate for investments in local government technical assistance grants, new home production, and removal of regulatory barriers to catalyze increased construction. Additionally, supporters emphasize the critical role of the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) in balancing development with natural resource protection, coastal management, and promoting accessible housing options. Overall, the Governor's recommended budget for DLCD due to its alignment with their missions to protect natural resources, help communities thrive, and address key land use planning priorities.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
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