SB 565 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to state parks; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
] [ Requires the State Parks and Recreation Department to study existing, expanding and establishing state campgrounds within 25 miles of the Oregon coast. Directs the department to report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to state parks no later September 15, 2026. ] Transfers the management and control of the grounds in the capitol area from the State Parks and Recreation Department to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Directs the State Parks and Recreation Department to conduct a study on state parks and to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to state parks no later than September 15, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Introduced A-Engrossed · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was significantly amended to expand its scope beyond just studying coastal campgrounds to include a broader study of state park funding and operational sustainability. Additionally, management and control of Capitol grounds were transferred from the State Parks and Recreation Department to the Department of Administrative Services.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a narrow focus on Oregon coast campgrounds to a comprehensive study of state park funding models, revenue generation, and infrastructure needs across the entire state parks system.
REQUIREMENT

The state parks study requirements were expanded from only studying coastal campgrounds to include funding sustainability, revenue generation, operational efficiency, statutory barriers, infrastructure maintenance, and revenue sources for recreational needs.

New section transfers management and control of Capitol area grounds from the State Parks and Recreation Department to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

The Capitol ground management provisions were amended to specify that the Department of Administrative Services manages most Capitol buildings and grounds, with exceptions for the Supreme Court Building and specific State Capitol State Park areas.

FISCAL

The Capitol Operating Account was amended to reimburse the Department of Administrative Services instead of the State Parks and Recreation Department for ground maintenance and utility expenses.

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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dick Anderson
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