SB5701Introduced in the Senate
Relating to state financial administration; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Ways and Means
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act changes law relating to borrowing by the state for certain projects. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). [Digest: The Act changes lottery bonds from prior sessions. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2).] Modifies amounts authorized for issuance of debt instruments for the biennium. Authorizes issuance of bonds and certificates of participation for Moda Center capital improvement in the current biennium and subsequent biennium, subject to certain conditions. Modifies previously approved lottery bonding provisions. Authorizes issuance of various lottery bonds. Provides that the Oregon State University Cascades Student Health and Recreation Center project is subject to certain requirements related to apprenticeship, outreach and benefits. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
Effective date, April 7, 2026.
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 6, 2026
49
Yes
4
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Yes |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | No |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Yes |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | No |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Returned to Full Committee.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Girod. Passed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 3--Drazan, Hayden, Thatcher.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Ways and Means.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Rules suspended. Second reading.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Nosse. Passed. Ayes, 49; Nays, 4--Harbick, Osborne, Scharf, Wallan; Excused, 7--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, McIntire, Owens, Ruiz, Valderrama.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 136, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, April 7, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Budget Report (supplement)
- Budget Report (supplement)
- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Budget Report (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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