Oregon · 2026 Regular Session
The Act would have DCBS set a rate in order to put at least a minimum amount in a new fund to pay for certain BOLI positions. The Act would also have the rate be set to create and maintain a year of expenses for this purpose. The Act would bar moneys from the Workers' Benefit Fund being used for this purpose. The Act would raise the cap on the fee paid by public agencies for contracts subject to the prevailing wage rate. The Act would require BOLI to report every other year as to whether the cap brings in enough money to pay for BOLI's staffing needs. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.3). [Digest: Tells LPRO to conduct a study on how state labor agencies in other states are funded. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9).] [Requires the Legislative Policy and Research Director to conduct a study of the manner in which state labor agencies in other states are funded. Directs the director to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to labor and business no later than September 15, 2027.] [Sunsets on January 2, 2028.] Amends the Workers' Benefit Fund assessment statute to direct the Department of Consumer and Business Services to set an additional…
In committee upon adjournment. (2026-03-06)