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SB 5539

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

2025 Regular Session

SB 5539 changes how the Department of State Lands manages its finances, including revenue handling, fees, and reporting, with immediate effect on July 1, 2025.

Effective date, July 1, 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 5539

Summary — SB 5539 (2025)

Title: Relating to the financial administration of the Department of State Lands; and declaring an emergency.
Status: Chapter 338, 2025 Laws. Effective date: July 1, 2025.

Bill snapshot

  • Bill number: SB 5539
  • Introduced: January 13, 2025
  • Final status: Governor signed June 16, 2025; became law (Chapter 338); effective July 1, 2025 (emergency clause).
  • Key sponsors / floor carriers: Carried in House by Rep. Gorsek (third reading May 14) and in Senate by Sen. Lively (third reading June 4).
  • Committee activity: Referred to Ways and Means and Subcommittee on Natural Resources; public hearings and work sessions held; “Do pass with amendments” (A-Engrossed) recommendation issued May 12.

Note: The full bill text was not provided. This summary is based on the bill title, legislative history, and statutory context. For exact statutory changes, consult Chapter 338 (2025 Laws) or the enrolled bill text.

Stated purpose

The bill’s title indicates it addresses the financial administration of the Department of State Lands (DSL) and includes an emergency declaration to make provisions effective July 1, 2025. That typically means the legislation changes how DSL manages funds, accounting, fees, grants, or related fiscal procedures and requires immediate implementation.

Likely categories of provisions (based on title and usual practice)

Because the text is not included here, typical elements for a bill of this nature could include one or more of the following:
- Changes to DSL’s fee authority, fee schedules, or collection procedures.
- Revisions to the handling, distribution, or accounting of revenues (including trust or dedicated funds overseen by DSL).
- Authority for interagency fund transfers, use of appropriations, or adjustments to program budgets.
- New or revised financial reporting, auditing, or internal controls requirements.
- Provisions affecting grants, loans, or contracts administered by DSL.
- Emergency clause language to make changes effective immediately (or on the stated July 1, 2025 date).

Who is affected

  • Department of State Lands (administration, budgeting, and operations).
  • Trust beneficiaries and programs administered through DSL-managed funds (e.g., common schools trust, local projects) if the bill alters revenue distribution.
  • Permit applicants, landowners, and businesses if fee structures or payment practices are changed.
  • State budget and Ways & Means oversight due to fiscal impacts and emergency implementation.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Passed both chambers in June 2025 and signed by the Governor on June 16, 2025.
  • Declares an emergency; law effective July 1, 2025.
  • Enacted as Chapter 338, 2025 Laws — consult that chapter for the authoritative enacted language.

Recommended next steps for readers

  • Review the enrolled bill text / Chapter 338 (2025 Laws) for exact amendments and statutory language.
  • Check fiscal notes or the Ways & Means committee report for specific budgetary impacts.
  • Contact the Department of State Lands or legislative staff for agency implementation guidance and timelines.

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

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