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SB 5514

Relating to the financial administration of the Department of Early Learning and Care; and declaring an emergency.

2025 Regular Session

SB 5514 changes how the Department of Early Learning and Care manages funds, budgeting and reporting, with an emergency clause that makes it effective July 24, 2025.

Effective date, July 24, 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 5514

Bill Summary — SB 5514 (2025)

Title: Relating to the financial administration of the Department of Early Learning and Care; and declaring an emergency.
Bill Number: SB 5514
Introduced: January 13, 2025
Status: Chapter 607, 2025 Laws. Governor signed; effective July 24, 2025 (emergency clause).

Purpose and intent

The bill concerns the financial administration of the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC). The title and emergency clause indicate the Legislature intended to change how DELC manages funds, accounting, or fiscal operations and to make those changes effective immediately upon the stated effective date (July 24, 2025). The emergency declaration typically signals the changes address a pressing administrative or fiscal need.

What is known (from legislative record)

  • Introduced Jan 13, 2025; assigned to the Subcommittee on Education and referred to Ways and Means.
  • Committee activity included informational meetings (Mar 3–6), a public hearing (Mar 6), work sessions and amendments (June).
  • The bill was amended in committee (A-Eng. version printed) and recommended “do pass with amendments.”
  • Passed both chambers in June 2025 (Senate and House third readings: June 16 and June 23 respectively).
  • Signed by the President (June 25) and Speaker (June 26), Governor signed July 24, 2025.
  • Filed as Chapter 607, 2025 Laws; effective date: July 24, 2025.

Likely key provisions (based on title and typical practice)

The bill text is not provided here. Based on the subject matter, SB 5514 likely includes one or more of the following changes to DELC financial administration:
- Adjustments to budgetary or appropriation authority (e.g., allotment or spending authority changes).
- Authorization for interfund transfers, fund reclassification, or creation/closure of specific funds used by DELC.
- Modifications to financial reporting, audit, or accounting procedures for DELC.
- Changes to payment, contracting, or grant-disbursement processes (affecting providers and vendors).
- Temporary or permanent changes to how federal funds are accepted, matched, or managed.
- Administrative or staffing authority related to fiscal operations.

(These are plausible items inferred from the bill title; consult the enacted text for exact provisions.)

Who is affected

  • Department of Early Learning and Care (administrative/fiscal officers).
  • Early learning and child care providers if payment, contracting, or rate mechanisms change.
  • Families and children served by DELC programs indirectly, depending on how fiscal changes affect services.
  • Office of Financial Management and other state budget offices involved in fund oversight.
  • State auditors and legislative fiscal committees for reporting and oversight.

Procedural/timing notes

  • The bill includes an emergency clause and became effective July 24, 2025 (immediate effect rather than the standard Jan 1 following session).
  • Because it is now law (Chapter 607, 2025 Laws), implementation steps and administrative rules (if any) may follow; agencies often publish guidance and rulemakings after enactment.

Recommendation / next steps

To understand specific changes and operational impact, review:
- The enrolled (final) bill text / Chapter 607, 2025 Laws.
- The bill’s fiscal note and budget documents prepared by the Legislature and OFM.
- Any implementing agency directives or rulemaking notices from the Department of Early Learning and Care.

If you would like, I can retrieve and summarize the enacted bill text and fiscal note (please confirm which state’s legislative website or provide the bill text).

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

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