OregonHB 22692025 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the Oregon State Capitol Foundation; and prescribing an effective date.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Donations can fund Capitol repairs

Under committee policy, the Legislative Administrator may solicit and accept gifts and grants. The money supports Capitol renovation, repair, fixture replacement, and aesthetic improvements in the Capitol and nearby areas.

Existing Capitol funds move to foundation

On the law’s effective date, any unspent, unobligated money in the Oregon State Capitol Foundation Operating Fund and the Oregon Capitol History Gateway Fund transfers to the foundation. Money that is obligated or subject to conditions does not transfer.

New rules for Capitol Foundation board

The law sets a board of 9 to 25 voting directors, each serving four-year terms. The Senate President may appoint up to three senators and the House Speaker up to three representatives, and the board fills the rest. The board may add honorary, nonvoting members. It elects a chair for two years and can replace the chair by majority vote; the chair must stay a voting director. A majority of voting directors is a quorum, and actions pass by a majority of that quorum. The foundation is not treated as part of the legislative branch or as a public body, and state ethics law does not treat the foundation or its members as having a legislative or administrative interest. Earlier statutes that governed the foundation are repealed.

Faster contracting, with new limits

The foundation chair may sign contracts to carry out the foundation’s work. Foundation contracts are exempt from specified state public contracting laws. The chair’s contracting power cannot be delegated to the Legislative Administrator.

Stronger fundraising and planning for Capitol

The foundation can ask for and accept gifts and grants from public and private sources, and may convert noncash gifts into money. It must place donations into trust accounts that match each donor’s purpose. It advises the Legislative Administration Committee on contract terms and recommends Capitol repairs, additions, exhibits, and events. It must plan and carry out projects to enhance the Capitol and preserve its history. It may educate about law changes only as allowed for 501(c)(3) groups and when tied to its mission. An independent audit and financial report occur every two years using generally accepted accounting rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Paul Evans
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

James Manning Jr.
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 89 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Third reading. Carried by Golden. Passed.

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/14/2025

Rules: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2025

Third reading. Carried by Lewis. Passed.

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/25/2025

HEMGGV: Heard and Reported Out