Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2254: Relating to wages.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2254 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to wages. Primary sponsor: Lisa Fragala (Democratic), Floyd Prozanski (Democratic), James Manning (Democratic), Gregory Smith, Andrea Valderrama (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes an owner and a direct contractor jointly and severally liable in a civil action for any unpaid wages owed to the unrepresented employees of the direct contractor and subcontractors at any tier. Provides the statute of limitations for actions regarding recovery for unpaid and overtime wages. Requires subcontractors to provide certain payroll records and other information to the owner or the direct contractor, upon request. Permits the owner and the direct contractor to withhold payment to a subcontractor in certain circumstances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Fragala | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Floyd Prozanski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Gregory Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Andrea Valderrama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Sarah McDonald | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Rep Neron | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ricki Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.