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SB 5538

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2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Annette Cleveland and 2 co-sponsors

Emergency changes to DSFM finances: new accounts, fees, and spending authority take effect immediately, altering current-year revenues, payments, and audits.

Effective date 4/14/2023.
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Bill Summary · SB 5538

Summary — SB 5538

Relating to the financial administration of the Department of the State Fire Marshal; and declaring an emergency.

What the bill is about (purpose)

SB 5538 addresses the financial administration of the Department of the State Fire Marshal (DSFM). The title indicates the bill makes changes to how the DSFM handles finances (accounts, fees, receipts, expenditures, internal controls, or related fiscal authorities). The bill includes an emergency clause, which makes the law effective immediately on the specified date.

Note: The bill text was not provided with the request. This summary describes the bill’s purpose and likely effects based on the title and legislative history. For precise statutory changes, fee schedules, dollar amounts, or account authorizations, consult the enacted bill text (Chapter 554, 2025 Laws).

Key procedural facts

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025
  • Assigned to subcommittee and committees (Public Safety; Ways and Means)
  • Public hearing: February 20, 2025
  • Committee work sessions and amendments occurred in June 2025 (reported out as A-Eng — “do pass with amendments”)
  • Passed both chambers in June 2025 (third readings June 24 and June 16 in respective chambers)
  • Governor signed: July 17, 2025
  • Enacted as: Chapter 554, 2025 Laws
  • Effective date: July 17, 2025 (emergency clause)

Likely types of changes and provisions (based on title)

Because the bill specifically targets “financial administration,” typical provisions in such legislation may include one or more of the following (confirm in the bill text):
- Changes to authority for receiving and spending dedicated funds or fees collected by the DSFM
- Creation, modification, or consolidation of accounts or funds under DSFM control
- Adjustments to fee schedules, fee collection authority, or how fees are credited
- Authorization for interagency transfers, allotments, or use of balances
- New or revised reporting, auditing, or budgeting requirements for DSFM finances
- Interim authority or expedited effective date to address an immediate fiscal issue (consistent with emergency clause)

Who would be affected

  • Department of the State Fire Marshal: primary subject; administrative and fiscal operations could change
  • Local fire jurisdictions and fire service organizations: if fees, grants, or assessments are altered
  • Businesses and individuals who pay DSFM fees (licensing, inspections, plan review, permits) — possibly affected if fee authorities are changed
  • State budget and the Ways and Means Committee: potential impacts on state fund balances and appropriations
  • Auditors and legislators: affected if new reporting or oversight requirements are imposed

Impact and considerations

  • Because the bill includes an emergency clause and an immediate effective date, any fiscal or administrative changes take effect without delay, potentially altering obligations or revenues for the current fiscal year.
  • Budgetary impacts depend on specific changes to fees, fund transfers, or spending authorities—review the fiscal impact statement included with the enacted bill for quantified effects.
  • Entities that pay DSFM fees or receive DSFM-administered funds should review the enacted language to understand compliance and payment changes.

Where to find the full text and fiscal details

For the exact statutory amendments, fee changes, and fiscal impact:
- Consult the enacted bill text (Chapter 554, 2025 Laws) on the Oregon Legislature website (or the applicable state legislative website if not Oregon).
- Review the bill’s fiscal impact statements and committee reports prepared during Ways & Means review.

If you’d like, I can retrieve and summarize the enacted bill text and the fiscal impact statement to provide specific provisions and dollar impacts.

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

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