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SB 5504

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2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Marko Liias and 3 co-sponsors

Gives Oregon Department of Aviation expanded authority to receive, spend, and transfer state, federal, and private funds to accelerate aviation projects, with an emergency clause.

Effective date 7/1/2024.
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Bill Summary · SB 5504

SB 5504 — Relating to the financial administration of the Oregon Department of Aviation; and declaring an emergency.

Summary prepared from available bill metadata and legislative history. Full bill text was not provided with this request; readers should consult the enrolled bill (Chapter 332, 2025 Laws) for exact language.

Main purpose and intent

By title, SB 5504 focuses on the financial administration of the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODA). The bill is intended to modify how the Department receives, manages, or expends funds — for example through changes to budgeting authority, fund transfers, fee or grant administration, or acceptance and use of federal and private funds — and includes an emergency clause.

Key provisions (based on title + typical measures)

The bill text was not included, so the items below are plausible areas the bill may address; confirm against the enrolled chapter for specifics:
- Authorizes adjustments to how ODA administers revenues and expenditures (fund accounting, appropriation authority, or spending limitations).
- Grants the Department additional authority to accept, expend, or transfer state, federal, or private funds and grants for aviation projects.
- Changes fee, grant, or loan programs administered by ODA (e.g., airport improvement grants, matching funds).
- Streamlines procurement or contracting and financial reporting requirements for the Department.
- May move or consolidate aviation-related funds within the State Treasury or create/modify a dedicated aviation fund.
- Includes an emergency declaration intended to make at least some provisions effective immediately upon enactment (see “Timing” below).

(Again: these are the typical types of changes such a bill title implies. Refer to Chapter 332 for precise provisions.)

Who is affected

  • Oregon Department of Aviation (primary).
  • Local airports and airport authorities that receive state grants or interact with ODA financial programs.
  • Municipalities, contractors, and vendors engaged in aviation projects funded or administered by ODA.
  • Potentially state budget and other state agencies if fund transfers or new appropriation authority are created.

Fiscal and operational impact

  • Likely affects ODA’s budget flexibility, grant program administration, and cash flow management.
  • Could enable faster or expanded spending for aviation infrastructure if emergency provisions accelerate implementation.
  • Actual fiscal impact (dollar amounts, appropriations, or fund shifts) must be verified in the enrolled bill/committee fiscal notes.

Timeline and procedural history

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025.
  • Committee activity: Assigned to subcommittee; public hearing Jan 28, work sessions May 7 & 16; amendments recommended May 20 (A-Eng.).
  • Floor actions: Passed both chambers in May–June 2025.
  • Signed by Governor: June 16, 2025.
  • Chaptered: Chapter 332, 2025 Laws (June 23, 2025).
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025.
  • Note: title includes an emergency declaration; consult enrolled chapter to determine which provisions (if any) took effect on signature versus July 1.

Where to read the full bill

For authoritative language and fiscal details, read the enrolled bill (Chapter 332, 2025 Laws) and the bill text/fiscal staff analysis on the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS) or the Oregon Secretary of State’s chaptered laws.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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