SB 5536
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Department of Revenue for biennial expenses.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
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(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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Support
50%
Oppose
50%
- 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 Revenue for the upcoming two-year period, beginning July 1, 2025. The appropriations cover various divisions within the department, including administration, property tax, personal tax, and business tax. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect immediately.
Key provisions
- Allocates $43.15 million to the Department of Revenue’s Administration division.
- Provides $25.68 million to the Property Tax Division.
- Allocates $76.43 million to the Personal Tax and Compliance Division.
- Provides $26.93 million to the Business Division.
- Allocates $39.39 million to the Collections Division.
- Provides $52.27 million to the Information Technology Services Division.
- Sets aside $5.23 million for debt service and related costs.
- Allocates $3.79 million for the Nonprofit Housing Program.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Revenue
- Taxpayers
- State Government
- Businesses
- Oregon Residents
Notable changes
- Limits expenditures from fees, miscellaneous receipts, and federal service agreement reimbursements, excluding lottery funds and federal funds.
- Establishes maximum payment limits for expenses from specific revenue sources within the Department of Revenue.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the Oregon Department of Revenue budget emphasize its significance in serving individual taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals, highlighting the department's vital role in providing essential services to Oregonians. They argue that the budget is crucial for maintaining the state's tax administration capabilities, ensuring timely refunds, and supporting tax professionals who rely on DOR services. By supporting the proposed budget, advocates believe they are safeguarding the financial well-being of Oregon's residents and businesses, while also upholding the integrity of the state's tax system.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Several ed concerns about the proposed legislation, citing a need for greater transparency and clarity in budget allocations. They pointed to specific programs, such as the Nonprofit Housing Program and the Marijuana Program, where they believe more detailed funding information is warranted to ensure accountability and effective resource management. Testifiers also raised questions about the accuracy of certain information presented in the proposal, suggesting that misleading data may be used to sway public opinion or obscure key issues. By not providing sufficient detail on these matters, testifiers fear that the legislation may inadvertently perpetuate inefficiencies or misallocations of resources.