Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2746: Relating to disclosures of certain information concerning employment-related matters; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2746 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to disclosures of certain information concerning employment-related matters; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Travis Nelson (Democratic), Kayse Jama (Democratic). It lists 2 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.
Requires employers and employment agencies to include certain wage and benefit information in job postings for job, promotion and transfer opportunities. Requires employers to maintain certain employment records for each employee. <b>Directs the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries to conduct proactive outreach and ongoing training to educate employers and employment agencies about the requirements.</b> Makes a violation an unlawful practice and permits the commissioner [<i>of the Bureau of Labor and Industries</i>] to assess civil penalties for a violation. [<i>Establishes circumstances under which the commissioner may dismiss a complaint about a violation.</i>] <b>Permits the commissioner to issue a letter of explanation or education to an employer or employment agency instead of a civil penalty for a first violation. Requires the remainder of sums collected as penalties, after application toward reimbursement of costs, to be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund. <b>Makes it an unlawful employment practice for an employer or an employment agency to retaliate or discriminate against an employee for invoking or exercising certain rights.</b> Makes employment agencies subject to the prohibition against inquiries regarding salary history and past criminal convictions. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Kayse Jama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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 Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.