SB 5526
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services for certain biennial expenses.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take actionPublic sentiment
Support
89%
Oppose
11%
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allocates funds from the General Fund to the Oregon Department of Human Services for various programs and services over a two-year period (biennium). It specifies amounts for central services, state assessments, self-sufficiency programs, vocational rehabilitation, child welfare, aging and disability programs, and intellectual/developmental disabilities programs. The bill also establishes maximum limits for payments from fees, other revenues, and federal funds, with a specific exception for supplemental nutrition assistance payments.
Key provisions
- Allocates $92,233,035 to central services.
- Allocates $469,678,563 to state assessments and enterprise-wide costs.
- Allocates $338,487,057 to self-sufficiency programs.
- Allocates $44,880,988 to vocational rehabilitation services.
- Allocates $1,143,571,058 to child welfare programs.
- Allocates $2,415,198,285 to aging and people with disabilities programs.
- Allocates $2,486,190,022 to intellectual/developmental disabilities programs.
- Allocates $438,234,577 to Oregon Eligibility Partnership.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Human Services
- Individuals receiving human services programs
- Residents of Oregon
- Federal Fund Recipients
- Individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Payments
Notable changes
- Establishes specific funding amounts for various Department of Human Services programs.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
The testifiers uniformly emphasize the pressing need for increased funding to address food insecurity, hunger, and poverty in Oregon, citing a growing crisis exacerbated by the pandemic. They highlight the critical role of programs like Double Up Food Bucks, which incentivizes healthy eating habits and supports local agriculture, as well as Self-Sufficiency Programs that address hunger's root causes. The testifiers also express concern for vulnerable populations, including survivors of gender-based violence, migrant and refugee families, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who rely on safety net services to survive. Furthermore, they advocate for improved wages and resources for Direct Support Professionals, who are struggling to provide essential care due to low pay and lack of support. Overall, the testifiers urge policymakers to prioritize bold investments in IDD funding, food assistance programs, and office worker safety to ensure every Oregonian has access to basic needs and dignity.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of the proposed budget for the Oregon Department of Human Services express concerns that funding cuts would put lives at risk, particularly for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who rely on state-operated crisis homes like the Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU). They argue that SACU provides critical services, including crisis intervention, support, and training, which are essential for addressing complex needs. Opponents emphasize the need to maintain current funding levels or increase services, particularly crisis beds, to ensure individuals receive adequate care and prevent escalation of crises into larger social health concerns. They also express concern about the impact of underfunding on staff turnover, mandatory overtime, and the overall quality of care provided to vulnerable populations.