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The LFO analyst told the committee the recommendation includes funding and personnel adjustments across DCBS divisions and restores a phased‑in Oregon Reassurance Program. The LFO described multiple package requests that together add one‑time and ongoing other‑funds authority for projects including the workers’ compensation information system modernization and database upgrades for the Workers’ Compensation Board.

Why it matters: SB 5511 sets the Department of Consumer and Business Services’ spending authority for the 2025‑27 biennium, affects licensing and enforcement divisions (including Oregon OSHA and the Division of Financial Regulation), and funds a program intended to reduce premiums in the individual health insurance marketplace.

Key facts and committee action

- The Legislative Fiscal Office presented a recommended DCBS budget that includes general fund, other funds, federal funds and staffing adjustments and described a 5.7% increase from the 2023‑25 legislatively approved budget and a larger increase from the department’s current service level. The LFO said the increase is driven primarily by reintroducing the Oregon Reassurance Program through a policy option package that is phased in each biennium.

- Major packages cited by the LFO include:
• Package 101 — $650,000 one‑time other funds (Workers’ Compensation Board) for planning and initial implementation of a modernized board database, funded from the workers’ compensation premium assessment (payor source cited in the hearing as PAYOA).
• Package 102 — $13,504,900 other funds and 3 permanent full‑time positions (2.38 FTE) for continued start‑up costs and three permanent positions for the workers’ compensation information system modernization; about $12.9 million one‑time for contracted project management, business analysis and quality management, and $506,000 ongoing for staff.
• Oregon Reassurance Program funding — LFO described a large increase in other funds and federal authority to fund reassurance payments for individual market insurance plan years 2024–2025 and noted House Bill 2010 (2025) extended the program through Dec. 31, 2032; funding was described as coming from a 2% health insurer assessment and federal payments under a Section 1332 waiver agreement.
• Multiple technical and pay‑equity adjustments, reclassifications approved by the Department of Administrative Services Chief Human Resources Office, and restorations to address federal fund shortfalls in agencies such as Oregon OSHA and the Building Codes Division.

- The committee adopted two budget notes directing DCBS to report back:
1) A status report on the workers’ compensation information system project during the 2026 session, including updated cost estimates for implementation, ongoing maintenance and licensing fees, and an updated timeline; the note also requires continued stage‑gate reviews and monthly status updates to DAS, the Chief Operating Office for IT (EIS), and the Legislative Fiscal Office.
2) A report to the interim Joint Committee on Ways and Means no later than January 2026 on the compensation plan restructure for the Workers’ Compensation Board covering process, positions impacted, budgetary impact and revenue sources, and whether the plan meets DAS CHRO’s standard of reasonable conformity with the state salary structure.

Committee discussion and vote

- Representative Kate asked to place concerns on the record about what she described as “lofty expenditures” and potential roll‑up costs; her remarks were noted by the co‑chairs and entered into the record.

- The committee voted without objection on the LFO recommendation and adopted the dash‑1 amendment. A roll‑call on the motion to move the measure to the full committee recorded multiple aye votes and several excused members; the motion carried.

What was not decided or remains contingent

- The LFO repeatedly stated that once the agency completes procurement (RFP) and identifies actual costs for information‑technology projects, DCBS will return with requests for additional expenditure limitation and ongoing maintenance funding. Those additional funding requests were not approved at this work session.

Ending note

The subcommittee advanced SB 5511 to the Ways and Means full committee with a due‑pass recommendation and attached two reporting requirements intended to give legislators updated cost, schedule and compensation information before further appropriations are finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint Committee On Ways and Means Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development 06/04/2025 4:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Co‑chairs Gomberg and Meek and members of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development advanced Senate Bill 5511 on June 4, moving the Legislative Fiscal Office recommendation and the dash‑1 amendment to the full Ways and Means Committee with a due‑pass recommendation.","taxTitle","Transportation and Economic Development, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",20197,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210284,"Subcommittee backs bill letting public employers recoup recent wage overpayments",220,1578000,1798000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3720474-a20050c1a41a29f0a0bc5f3450451647&start=1578&end=1798","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3720474-a20050c1a41a29f0a0bc5f3450451647/thumbnail_1578000.jpg","/articles/6210284/Oregon/Subcommittee-backs-bill-letting-public-employers-recoup-recent-wage-overpayments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210284-356b3428851646123567335914c48c51/orig.mp4?Expires=1775097992&Signature=K1Qo-TvB0faMuKK3qJexGBmbnj8quftVD02hQEhKL82AIGfoRuBehFV61lANkyHS6iFgrxyRj17i0cpAVeMQWQiDZrOidjucDMJGf7PTx2Cn2no7jiAnFaOeX-haNYs6aHrx1YwzV2G~4yeq-M-fXvwS7IGGJUXQ8C6Lc9CnOvpYIxvwOnl27vhMN75fEATATnV7Pscp4lBWHG9bSH476sXXxkt-w6RgT008gcSQwSfonl3x2Ib00zO31IOKYzHVRGBAow41vlZc433BFf~~GJ11DyteIi4AoVeA-jjx0fnEPG9pSkVkgvth~wIPPEtTR2XdCIwpHm8WkvEKEUXy4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 4 the Joint Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development adopted the a‑7 amendment and voted to move Senate Bill 968 to the full Ways and Means Committee with a due‑pass recommendation.

LFO described the policy: SB 968 allows public employers to recover wage overpayments made to public employees if the overpayment occurred within the last 364 days. Employers must provide at least 10 calendar days’ written notice before initiating deductions. The notice must include an itemized explanation of the overpayment, the proposed deduction schedule, and a statement that any remaining balance may be withheld from the employee’s final paycheck upon separation. The bill also repeals ORS 292.063, which previously applied only to state agencies.

Fiscal and administrative details

- The Bureau of Labor and Industries, according to LFO, projects an additional 54 wage claims per year from the measure.
- LFO estimated a fiscal impact of $114,461 general fund and one position (0.5 FTE). The dash‑a7 amendment adds $114,461 general fund appropriation to the Bureau of Labor and Industries’ budget for the 2025‑27 biennium; LFO recommended adoption of the amendment.

Committee discussion and vote

- Representative Carlos asked for clarification: “So just to be clear, a yes vote allows them to go back and take wages that were overpayment?” The chair answered in the affirmative: “Yes. Okay. And this just sets the stage or the the process.”

- The a‑7 amendment was adopted and the measure was approved by the subcommittee and moved to the full committee with a due‑pass recommendation; recorded votes included multiple ayes and several excused members.

What remains

- The bill establishes a process and a limited appropriation for the Bureau of Labor and Industries; implementation will require employer compliance with the notice and itemization requirements and may generate additional claims projected by BOLI.

Ending note

SB 968 was advanced to the Ways and Means full committee with the adopted amendment; the committee attached a small appropriation to BOLI’s budget to implement the new duties described in the bill.","The subcommittee adopted amendments to Senate Bill 968 on June 4 to allow public employers to recover wage overpayments made in the prior 364 days, require written notice and an itemized explanation before deductions, and add a small LFO staffing appropriation; the measure was moved to the full committee with a due‑pass recommendation.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210288,"Committee ratifies DCBS fee increases for money transmitters and check cashiers",150,1328000,1478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3720474-a20050c1a41a29f0a0bc5f3450451647&start=1328&end=1478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3720474-a20050c1a41a29f0a0bc5f3450451647/thumbnail_1328000.jpg","/articles/6210288/Oregon/Committee-ratifies-DCBS-fee-increases-for-money-transmitters-and-check-cashiers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210288-209c14690df633f19b23d9022c2b6257/orig.mp4?Expires=1775097992&Signature=bhi7zCa40a7aGazsnl3oJifZwoge0OogEvM8YtM88c3fTNMekUP8rcvrAuP~9BQMcsZBTTggd4xFgwCt0oFD87uC0Nf7sD-GQn7AjCtUg4DlEKVtrkYH-FDBMYu1Pa9jPgBp5u05WfNDjFcJ0HooDaL6BSIVZqbCBWw~th8FbZ1KrSZ2nC2YAppQLKK-Ufyb9jKt9bAYNWx8BqifDxDVozb7yjrXER1a-i7VyrNzFbavoeAoV0lIWqhj56pPjTWcRCNoS4LvZxPGmBNx6KpdW960k3eM01TTCVuYRm70WZaFwe7W06yJOdTeCIhL92DHpOojjkwAoCqHwX4su4AvhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development on June 4 adopted the Legislative Fiscal Office recommendation and the dash‑1 amendment to Senate Bill 5545, a fee‑ratification measure for the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

The LFO advised the subcommittee that DCBS administratively increased the money‑transmitter renewal fee from $500 to $1,000 and the check‑cashier initial and renewal fees from $150 to $300 effective March 1, 2025. LFO estimated the fee changes will generate approximately $275,550 in other‑funds revenue in the 2025‑27 biennium and said no additional other‑funds expenditure limitation is necessary.

Representative Kate moved adoption of the dash‑1 amendment; after brief procedural pauses to secure votes, the subcommittee adopted the amendment and voted to move SB 5545 to the full Ways and Means Committee with a due‑pass recommendation.

Committee context and details

- LFO noted the check‑cashier fees were last increased in 2007 and the money‑transmitter fee was last adjusted in February (year not specified in the transcript).
- LFO described the revenue estimate of about $275,550 in the 2025‑27 biennium and stated the additional revenue will support existing program services; no additional spending authority was requested at the work session.

Ending note

The subcommittee forwarded SB 5545 to the full committee with a due‑pass recommendation; the measure ratifies fee changes DCBS implemented by administrative rule and does not request additional expenditure limitation at this time.","The subcommittee adopted the dash‑1 amendment to Senate Bill 5545 on June 4, ratifying administrative fee increases at the Department of Consumer and Business Services that the agency implemented during the interim and moving the measure to the full committee with a due‑pass recommendation.","actionData","errors"]

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