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SB 5523

Relating to the financial administration of the Office of the Governor; and declaring an emergency.

2025 Regular Session

SB 5523 changes how the Governor’s office manages its finances, including budgeting, funds, reporting, and internal controls, effective immediately.

Effective date, July 17, 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 5523

Summary — SB 5523 (2025)

Relating to the financial administration of the Office of the Governor; and declaring an emergency.

Status and key dates

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025
  • Assigned to Ways and Means; Subcommittee on General Government (Jan 17–19, 2025)
  • Public hearing: April 28, 2025; subsequent work sessions and amendments (A-Eng.) in May–June 2025
  • Passed both chambers: Third reading carried June 16 (House) and June 23 (Senate), 2025
  • Signed by President and Speaker: June 25–26, 2025
  • Governor signed: July 17, 2025
  • Chaptered: Chapter 547, 2025 Laws
  • Effective date (emergency clause): July 17, 2025

Purpose and intent

SB 5523 is enacted to adjust the financial administration of the Office of the Governor. The bill includes an emergency clause so its provisions take effect immediately (effective date: July 17, 2025). The title and legislative history indicate the law modifies how the Governor’s office handles financial matters — for example, budgeting, internal funds, reporting, spending authority, or administrative accounting — though the bill text is required for precise details.

What the bill does (high-level)

The legislative record here does not include the full statutory text. Based on the bill title and standard components of similar measures, SB 5523 likely does one or more of the following:
- Changes appropriation or expenditure authority for the Office of the Governor (e.g., new or reallocated budget authority, creation/adjustment of a revolving or special fund).
- Revises internal financial controls, reporting, or auditing requirements for the Governor’s office.
- Modifies procurement, contracting, or grant-making authorities exercised by the office.
- Establishes or alters administrative procedures for managing personnel-related expenses, travel, or executive programs.
Note: these are typical topics covered under “financial administration” statutes; consult the bill text for the bill’s precise provisions and dollar amounts.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Office of the Governor — its fiscal operations, staff, and internal administration.
  • Secondary: State agencies and programs that receive directives, funds, grants, or contracts from the Governor’s office; the State Treasury and Department of Administrative Services for implementation and oversight; legislators and auditors monitoring executive expenditures.
  • Potential fiscal impact: depends on specific appropriations or authorities created/changed by the bill (see fiscal documents).

Procedural and implementation notes

  • The bill passed both chambers after committee review and at least one amendment (A‑Eng.).
  • Emergency clause makes the act effective immediately upon the Governor’s signature (effective July 17, 2025).
  • Recorded as Chapter 547 of the 2025 Laws.

Where to find more information

To review exact language, fiscal impact, and amendment text:
- Consult the official bill file and enacted chapter on the state legislature’s website (search “SB 5523” or “Chapter 547, 2025 Laws”).
- Review the fiscal impact statement and the A‑Eng. amendment for detailed dollar amounts, fund changes, and implementation directives.

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

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