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SB 5521

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

2025 Regular Session

SB 5521 changes how the State Forestry Department manages budgets, funds and controls, making the new financial rules effective immediately via an emergency clause.

Effective date, July 24, 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 5521

Summary — SB 5521 (2025)

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

What this bill is

SB 5521 is a 2025 statute focused on how the State Forestry Department’s finances are administered. The bill includes an emergency clause and took immediate effect on July 24, 2025 (Chapter 609, 2025 Laws). It was enacted following the regular legislative process and was signed by the Governor.

Stated purpose

  • To change or clarify the financial administration, budgeting, or fiscal procedures that govern the State Forestry Department.
  • To make those changes effective immediately (emergency declaration).

(Note: the full bill text was not provided with your request. The title indicates the subject and intent but does not supply the detailed provisions. See “Where to get the bill text” below.)

Key provisions (based on bill title and typical measures)

Because the bill text was not included, the following items describe the types of changes normally encompassed by legislation described as “relating to the financial administration” of a state agency. These are plausible topics that SB 5521 likely addresses; for precise language, consult the official bill text.

  • Changes to appropriation or budget authority for the State Forestry Department (e.g., adjustments to biennial budget, reallocation of existing funds).
  • Creation, modification, or authorization of special or revolving funds for forestry programs (receipts, fee accounts, grant administration).
  • Revised authority for accepting, administering, or disbursing federal funds, grants, private donations, or interagency transfers.
  • Updates to financial controls, reporting requirements, or internal accounting practices for the Department.
  • Modifications to fee structures, permitting charges, or revenue retention policies.
  • Emergency clause making provisions effective immediately upon signature to ensure no delay in implementation (commonly used for fiscal or operational urgency).

Who would be affected

  • The State Forestry Department (primary subject of the bill).
  • Department staff responsible for budgeting, accounting, grants, and procurement.
  • State budget and finance offices that interact with the Department.
  • Local governments, contractors, grantees, and program participants who receive forestry grants or services (to the extent funding/administration changes).
  • Potentially, state taxpayers if the changes alter revenue sources, fees, or expenditures.

Procedural status and timeline (selected actions)

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025; referred to President’s desk and Ways & Means; assigned to Subcommittee on Natural Resources.
  • Committee activity: public hearing (Mar 12), informational meetings (Mar 10–11), multiple work sessions and amendments; “Do pass with amendments” recommendation issued June 16 (A-Engrossed).
  • Floor action: Passed both chambers in June 2025 (third readings June 18 & June 23).
  • Enrolled and signed: Speaker signed June 26, President signed June 25, Governor signed July 24, 2025.
  • Effective date: July 24, 2025 (emergency clause). Chapter 609, 2025 Laws.

Limitations / Next step

This summary uses the bill title and legislative history you provided. To understand exact changes (statutory text amended, dollar amounts, specific fund names, or implementation details), review the enrolled bill or the official chaptered law:
- Suggestion: consult the state legislature’s website or the session laws (Chapter 609, 2025) for the enacted text and any fiscal impact statements.

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

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