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OR SB 1506

died on adjournment

Relating to the Bureau of Labor and Industries; prescribing an effective date.

Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did OR SB 1506 pass?

No. OR SB 1506 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-07): In committee upon adjournment.

What is OR SB 1506 about?

</b> </i>] [<i>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.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2028.</i>] <b>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. </b> <b>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. </b> <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>

Who sponsors OR SB 1506?

Kathleen Taylor is the primary sponsor of OR SB 1506.

Description

</b> </i>] [<i>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.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2028.</i>] <b>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. </b> <b>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. </b> <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-03-07 — In committee upon adjournment.
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Kathleen Taylorprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-07

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2026-02-12

    Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

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  3. 2026-02-12

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)

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  4. 2026-02-09

    Work Session held.

  5. 2026-02-04

    Public Hearing and Work Session held.

  6. 2026-02-02

    Informational Meeting held.

  7. 2026-02-02

    Referred to Labor and Business.

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  8. 2026-02-02

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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Votes

  • Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

    2026-02-09 · pass · 3-2

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Wlnsvey Campos: yes
    • Christine Drazan: no
    • Cedric Hayden: no
    • Deb Patterson: yes
    • Kathleen Taylor: yes

Related bills

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Official source

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/SB1506

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