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SB5505

Establishes amounts authorized for issuance of general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates of participation and other financing agreements for the biennium.

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In one sentence

Digest: The Act governs bonding by the state for the biennium.

What it does

  • Digest: The Act governs bonding by the state for the biennium.
  • (Flesch Readability Score: 78.2).
  • Establishes amounts authorized for issuance of general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates of participation and other financing agreements for the biennium.
  • Establishes amounts allocated for private activity bonds.

Who it affects

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Official summary

Digest: The Act governs bonding by the state for the biennium. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.2). Establishes amounts authorized for issuance of general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates of participation and other financing agreements for the biennium. Establishes amounts allocated for private activity bonds. [<i>Authorizes general obligation bonding for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project for future biennia.</i>] Makes legislative findings regarding benefits to higher education institutions and community colleges from the issuance of bonds under Article XI-F(1) and Article XI-G of the Oregon Constitution. [<i>Requires a constructing authority to make certain certifications before issuance of bonds under Article XI-G of the Oregon Constitution.</i>] <b>Requires specified constructing authorities to meet certain conditions before issuance of specified bonds. Establishes restrictions on general obligation bonding for the benefit of community colleges. Establishes requirements applicable to certain contracts for specified higher education capital construction projects.</b> Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025. Relating to: Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Chapter 630, 2025 Laws.Senate
  2. Effective date, August 7, 2025.Senate
  3. Governor signed.Senate
  4. President signed.Senate
  5. Speaker signed.House
  6. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
  7. (Amendments distributed.)Senate
  8. Second reading.Senate
  9. Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Girod. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 1--Thatcher.Senate
  10. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House
  11. Referred to Ways and Means.House
  12. Recommendation: Do pass.House
  13. Rules suspended. Second reading.House
  14. Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business immediately.House
  15. Rules suspended. Third reading as Special Order of Business. Carried by Nosse. Passed. Ayes, 50; Excused, 9--Cate, Harbick, McIntire, Nguyen H, Reschke, Smith G, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Valderrama.House
  16. Work Session held.Senate
  17. Returned to Full Committee.Senate
  18. Work Session held.Senate
  19. Public Hearing held.Senate
  20. Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.Senate