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SB5531 • 2025
Modifies the amount and purposes of lottery bonds authorized to be issued for specified state agencies.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 633, 2025 Laws.
Effective date, August 7, 2025.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
(Amendments distributed.)
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Girod. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 1--Thatcher.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Rules suspended. Second reading.
Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business immediately.
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.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Work Session held.
Informational Meeting held.
Public Hearing held.
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Digest: The Act governs lottery bonds. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4). Modifies the amount and purposes of lottery bonds authorized to be issued for specified state agencies. Authorizes the issuance of various other lottery bonds. Establishes funds, or provides for deposit of moneys into existing funds, and appropriates moneys for projects financed. Provides that the State Treasurer may not issue certain lottery bonds unless the Oregon Department of Administrative Services determines that the recipient is ready to expend the proceeds for authorized uses. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025. Relating to: Relating to lottery bonds; and declaring an emergency. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned