OregonRelating to the Bureau of Labor and Industries; prescribing an effective date.
What it does
Amends the Workers' Benefit Fund assessment statute to direct the Department of Consumer and Business Services to set an additional assessment rate in order to deposit in a new BOLI Expenses Fund at least the greater of a minimum dollar amount to fund certain positions at the Bureau of Labor and Industries or 12 months of projected expenses for this purpose. Requires the assessment rate be set at a level to create and maintain a 12-month reserve in the new fund. Prohibits the transfer of assessment moneys in the Workers' Benefit Fund to the new fund for the Bureau of Labor and Industries positions.
More detail
Raises the maximum fee amount paid by public agencies that award public works contracts subject to the prevailing wage rate. Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to submit a biennial report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly relating to labor that examines whether the maximum fee amount raises enough revenue for the bureau to meet its staffing needs. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 7In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Feb 12Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.Minor
- Feb 12Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)Minor
- Feb 9Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 4Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Feb 2Informational Meeting held.
- Feb 2Referred to Labor and Business.Minor
- Feb 2Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Introduced