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OR SB621
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Bonham
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AI Summary
- New or increased fees adopted by state agencies cannot take effect unless authorized by the Legislative Assembly through enabling legislation specifying the approved fees
- Eliminates the previous system where agency fees were automatically rescinded at the end of a legislative session unless authorized; fees now require affirmative legislative approval permanently
- State agencies must still report new or increased fees to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services within 10 days of adoption
- Exemptions include public university tuition, unemployment insurance taxes, workers' compensation assessments, health care service fees, intergovernmental charges, and fees already anticipated in the legislative budgeting process
- Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to approval of state agency fees by Legislative Assembly; declaring an emergency.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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