Oregon House Bill 4027
Session 2026R1
Relating to the Bureau of Labor and Industries; and prescribing an effective date.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 31, 2026
First Action
Feb 2, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 31, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
4027
State
Oregon
Session
2026R1
Motion Text
Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed.
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Gregory Smith
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Sarah McDonald
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Summary
] [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 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.
A-Engrossed
House Amendments to Introduced
2026-02-04 Proposed Amendment -1
February 4, 2026
2026-02-09 Proposed Amendment -1
February 9, 2026
2026-02-11 Proposed Amendment -1
February 11, 2026
2026-02-11 Proposed Amendment -2
February 11, 2026
2026-02-11 Proposed Amendment -3
February 11, 2026
2026-02-16 Proposed Amendment -3
February 16, 2026
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03/31/2026
House
Governor signed.
03/06/2026
Senate
President signed.
03/05/2026
House
Speaker signed.
03/04/2026
Senate
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
03/03/2026
Senate
Second reading.
03/03/2026
Senate
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
03/02/2026
Senate
Referred to Ways and Means.
02/27/2026
Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
02/27/2026
House
Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed.
02/26/2026
House
Second reading.
02/25/2026
House
Recommendation: Do pass.
02/25/2026
House
Work Session held.
02/24/2026
House
Returned to Full Committee.
02/24/2026
House
Work Session held.
02/19/2026
House
Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.
02/18/2026
House
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
02/18/2026
House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
02/16/2026
House
Work Session held.
02/11/2026
House
Work Session held.
02/09/2026
House
Public Hearing held.
02/04/2026
House
Public Hearing scheduled.
02/02/2026
House
Informational Meeting scheduled.
02/02/2026
House
Referred to Labor and Workforce Development with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
02/02/2026
House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 29, 2026 7:15:44 PM
Record Updated
Apr 1, 2026 2:54:19 AM