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SB 5536

Concerning controlled substances, counterfeit substances, and legend drug possession and treatment.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Andy Billig and 15 co-sponsors

Enacts changes to the Department of Revenue’s financial administration, with an emergency clause making reforms effective immediately to improve controls and revenue handling.

Effective date 8/15/2023*.
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Bill Summary · SB 5536

SB 5536 — Summary

Relating to the financial administration of the Department of Revenue; and declaring an emergency.

Status: Enacted (Chapter 553, 2025 Laws). Effective date: July 17, 2025.
Introduced: January 13, 2025.

Purpose / Intent

The bill’s stated purpose (by its title) is to amend how the Department of Revenue (DOR) manages its financial administration. It also includes an emergency clause so that the bill became effective immediately upon the specified effective date (July 17, 2025) rather than at a later statutorily set date.

Note: The full bill text and fiscal documents were not provided with this request. The summary below is based on the bill title, legislative actions, and standard practice for legislation of this type. For exact language, numeric limits, and fiscal impacts, consult the enactment (Chapter 553, 2025 Laws) or the bill text on the Legislature’s website.

Key provisions (based on title and typical content)

The bill likely addresses one or more of the following aspects of DOR financial administration:

  • Modifying internal financial controls, accounting methods, or reporting requirements used by DOR.
  • Changing procedures for revenue collection, cash management, or reconciliation.
  • Updating authority for fund transfers, interagency billing, or allocation of fees and assessments administered by DOR.
  • Authorizing new or revised fee schedules, subscription or service charge mechanisms, or revenue disposition rules.
  • Adjusting roles/responsibilities of DOR finance staff, requiring audits, or creating new financial oversight or compliance duties.
  • Establishing emergency measures for continuity of finance operations (consistent with the emergency clause).

Because the bill was amended in committee (A‑Eng. printed) and recommended “do pass with amendments,” the enacted text may reflect changes from the introduced version.

Who is affected

  • Department of Revenue (primary): administrative, accounting, and program operations.
  • State agencies that interact with DOR for revenue collection, reporting, or fund transfers.
  • Local governments and taxing districts if the bill changes allocation or distribution processes.
  • Taxpayers and businesses indirectly, if administrative changes affect fee implementation, collection procedures, or timing.
  • Vendors/contractors providing financial systems or services to DOR.

Legislative and procedural timeline

  • Introduced: Jan 13, 2025.
  • Committee activity: public hearing (Mar 13), multiple informational meetings and work sessions, subcommittee assignment, and recommended “do pass with amendments” (A‑Eng.) on Jun 11.
  • Floor action: Passed both houses in June 2025 (third reading June 24 in one chamber), enrolled and signed by legislative leaders (June 25–26).
  • Governor signed: July 17, 2025.
  • Chaptered: Chapter 553, 2025 Laws. Effective immediately per emergency clause: July 17, 2025 (listed effective date July 17, 2025).

Next steps / where to find full details

To review the specific statutory changes, dollar amounts (if any), and fiscal impacts:
- Read the enacted bill text: Chapter 553, 2025 Laws (available on the state Legislature’s website or the official session laws).
- Review the bill report, fiscal note, and the A‑Engrossed version (committee amendment) for implementation details and budgetary effects.
- Contact the Department of Revenue or the bill sponsors for implementation guidance.

If you would like, I can retrieve and summarize the enacted text and fiscal note (Chapter 553) to provide precise provisions and any dollar amounts.

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

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