Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2544: Relating to the Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2544 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Andrea Valderrama (Democratic). 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.
Establishes the Agricultural Workforce Labor Standards Board. Prescribes the duties of the board. Directs the board to establish minimum working standards for agricultural workers. Provides remedies for agricultural workers alleging a violation of the minimum standards established by the board. Requires the board to conduct an biennial comprehensive review to determine whether to adopt new minimum standards or revise existing standards. Directs the board to establish uniform training requirements for agricultural workers, supervisory and nonsupervisory employees and establish a process by rule for certifying worker organizations to provide the training to agricultural workers. Requires the board to submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly summarizing the results of the comprehensive review and any actions taken by the board in the prior year. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Valderrama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
“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.