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Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session

Oregon HB 4027

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

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary

</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 or 12 months of projected expenses to fund the duties of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, subject to a cap on the costs of new positions, to reimburse certain related expenses of the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services and 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 to make up the new assessment amounts. 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.</b>

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:13 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Mar 4, 2026
Senate		Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.passSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 27, 2026
House		Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed.passSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 25, 2026
Legislature		Heard and Reported OutpassSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 16, 2026
House		Heard and Reported Out with AmendmentspassSet your home in Oregon to see

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