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SB 5528

Relating to the financial administration of the Department of Land Conservation and Development; and declaring an emergency.

2025 Regular Session

SB 5528 enables immediate DLCD financial changes—allocations, fund management, and reporting—effective July 17, 2025 via an emergency clause.

Effective date, July 17, 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 5528

Summary — SB 5528 (2025): Relating to the financial administration of the Department of Land Conservation and Development; declaring an emergency

Status: Enacted (Chapter 551, 2025 Laws). Governor signed July 17, 2025. Effective date: July 17, 2025.
Introduced: January 13, 2025.

Note: The full bill text was not provided. This summary describes the bill’s stated purpose, likely scope given that title, who is affected, the legislative timeline, and recommended next steps to review precise provisions.

Main purpose and intent

SB 5528, as titled, addresses the financial administration of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and includes an emergency clause to make its provisions effective on July 17, 2025. The bill’s intent is to change how DLCD manages, allocates, or reports funds so the department can implement its programs immediately upon signature.

Likely key provisions (based on title)

Because the bill text is not included here, the exact provisions cannot be quoted. Bills with this title typically include one or more of the following types of changes:
- Adjustments to DLCD’s appropriation or authorization to expend funds (new budget authority, transfers between accounts).
- Direction on use or allocation of specific grants or program funds administered by DLCD (for example, technical assistance, compliance grants, or local planning grants).
- Changes to fee structures or revenue sources that fund DLCD activities.
- Modifications to accounting, reporting, or auditing requirements for DLCD finances.
- Authorization of limited duration spending or emergency expenditures to respond to urgent needs.
- Administrative changes to improve financial controls, contracting, or receipt of federal funds.

Because the bill contains an emergency clause, any funding or administrative changes it makes were intended to take effect immediately upon signature (July 17, 2025) rather than at the standard start of a fiscal year.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) — internal budgets, cash management, and program funding.
  • Secondary: Local governments and regional partners that receive DLCD grants or rely on DLCD technical assistance and planning funds.
  • Tertiary: Oregon taxpayers and state budget planners if the bill modifies appropriations, fees, or fund transfers.

Legislative and procedural timeline

  • Introduced: 2025-01-13.
  • Referred to Ways and Means and Subcommittee on Natural Resources; held informational and public hearings (Feb 3–4, 2025).
  • Committee work sessions and amendments occurred in June 2025 (including an A-engrossed amendment).
  • Floor actions: Readings, Rules suspensions, and final passage on June 24–25, 2025.
  • Governor signed July 17, 2025. Filed as Chapter 551, 2025 Laws.

Impact and next steps

  • Immediate effect on DLCD financial operations as of July 17, 2025 (due to emergency clause).
  • To understand exact fiscal impacts (dollar amounts, account changes, new authorities), consult the enacted bill text and the fiscal note on the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS) or contact DLCD or the Legislative Fiscal Office.
  • For implementation details and program-level effects, review DLCD guidance or rulemaking issued after enactment.

Where to read the full law: Search SB 5528 (2025) or Chapter 551, 2025 Laws on the Oregon Legislature website / OLIS.

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

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