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State Debt Policy Advisory Commission

State Debt Policy Advisory Commission

State debt capacity

State debt is a powerful tool that allows governments to better serve the public and improve the quality of life for all of us, while also creating jobs and improving the economy of today and tomorrow. Public bonds facilitate the construction of roads and bridges, education facilities, and shore up buildings to make them more resilient in the event of an earthquake, to name just a few examples.

The State Debt Policy Advisory Commission (SDPAC) tracks Oregon’s financial health and protects Oregon’s credit rating by informing state officials about amount of debt that Oregon can prudently incur. Borrowing too much would endanger Oregon’s ability to meet its obligations and jeopardize the state’s credit rating. 

The prudent management of Oregon’s debt helps to protect Oregon’s excellent credit ratings. Because of Oregon’s strong creditworthiness, we can borrow money for less – and that translates to millions of dollars in savings for taxpayers every year.

The Commission consists of five members: The State Treasurer, who serves as Chair; a Representative and Senator from the Oregon Legislature; a member of the public knowledgeable about public finance; and the director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services..

Members of the State Debt Policy Advisory Commission

  • Tobias Read, Chair
    Ex Officio Member

  • Representative Nancy Nathanson
    House of Representatives Appointee

  • Kathleen Taylor
    Senate Appointee

  • Timothy Duy
    Public Member

  • Berri Leslie, DAS Director
    Ex Officio Member

Annual Reports

Meeting Dates, Agendas, & Minutes

2024

Date
Meeting Materials
MinutesAttendees
January 18, 2024 Agenda & Meeting Materials
Presentation
Minutes
Attendees

2023

January 6, 2023 Agenda & Meeting Materials
Presentation
Minutes Attendees

2022

January 18, 2022 Agenda & Meeting Materials Minutes Attendees
January 10, 2022 Agenda & Meeting Materials
Presentation
Minutes Attendees

2021

January 5, 2021 Agenda & Meeting Materials
Presentation
Minutes Attendees

2020

October 27, 2020
Agenda & Meeting Materials
Minutes
Attendees
June 17, 2020
Agenda & Meeting Materials
Minutes
Attendees
January 28, 2020 Agenda Minutes
Attendees
January 16, 2020 Agenda Minutes Attendees

2019

January 25, 2019 Agenda Minutes Attendees
January 10, 2019 Agenda Minutes