Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2459: Relating to compensation of state employees.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2459 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to compensation of state employees. Primary sponsor: Paul Evans (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2028, the annual salary or wages paid to an officer or employee of certain state agencies may not exceed 10 times the lowest annual salary or wages paid to a full-time officer or employee of the agency. Allows an agency to request an exemption. Requires certain agencies, including agencies not subject to the limit on salary and wages, to report to the Legislative Fiscal Officer.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“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 with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.