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SB 5522

Relating to the financial administration of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission; and declaring an emergency.

2025 Regular Session

SB 5522 changes how the Oregon Government Ethics Commission manages its finances, including budget, funds, and reporting, effective July 1, 2025 under an emergency clause.

Effective date, July 1, 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 5522

Summary — SB 5522 (2025)

Title: Relating to the financial administration of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission; and declaring an emergency.
Status: Chapter 336, 2025 Laws. Governor signed June 16, 2025. Effective date: July 1, 2025 (emergency clause).

Purpose and intent

SB 5522 is legislation concerning the financial administration of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC). By its title and the attached emergency declaration, the bill is intended to change how the OGEC’s finances are managed and to make those changes effective promptly (as reflected in the July 1, 2025 effective date).

What the bill does (high-level)

The text of the bill is not included in the materials provided. Based on the title and the bill’s legislative path (including an A-engrossed amendment and review by Ways and Means), SB 5522 makes one or more statutory changes affecting the OGEC’s fiscal or administrative financial authorities. Typical types of changes in bills of this nature include any combination of:
- revising budget or appropriation authority for the OGEC;
- creating or modifying special funds or accounts used by the OGEC;
- changing fee or fine administration or fee-deposit rules;
- adjusting financial reporting, auditing, or internal control requirements;
- transferring fiscal oversight, payroll, or procurement responsibilities to another state agency or centralized service; and/or
- authorizing receipt and management of federal or private funds.

Because the bill contains an emergency clause, the changes are intended to take effect immediately on the stated effective date rather than the normal January 1 following the session.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Oregon Government Ethics Commission (administratively and operationally).
  • Secondary: state budgeting/finance offices (e.g., Ways and Means, Department of Administrative Services), other agencies that interact with OGEC for financial transactions, and entities subject to OGEC programs if fee or enforcement-funding changes are included.
  • Potential fiscal impact: changes could affect the state General Fund or dedicated funds depending on provisions; the Ways and Means referral and A-eng amendment indicate fiscal considerations were reviewed.

Legislative and procedural timeline (key dates)

  • Introduced: Jan 13, 2025 (first reading).
  • Assigned to Subcommittee on General Government; public hearing Feb 10, 2025.
  • A-eng amendment recommended “Do pass with amendments” (May 12, 2025); work sessions and committee action followed.
  • Referred to Ways and Means (May 21, 2025) and recommended “Do pass” (May 29, 2025).
  • Passed both chambers in early June 2025; President and Speaker signed June 9, 2025.
  • Governor signed: June 16, 2025.
  • Chaptered into law: June 23, 2025 (Chapter 336). Effective: July 1, 2025.

Notes and next steps

  • The bill text and the A-engrossed amendment are needed to identify exact statutory changes and fiscal impacts. Consult the enrolled bill (Chapter 336, 2025 Laws) and the Ways and Means fiscal materials for detailed provisions, specific dollar amounts (if any), and the fiscal impact statement.
  • Because of the emergency clause, agencies should be prepared to implement any new financial procedures starting July 1, 2025.

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

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