Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1506: Relating to the Bureau of Labor and Industries; 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
SB 1506 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the Bureau of Labor and Industries; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Taylor (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): 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.
</b> </i>] [<i>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.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2028.</i>] <b>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 to fund certain positions at the Bureau of Labor and Industries or 12 months of projected expenses for this purpose. Requires the assessment rate be set at a level 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 for the Bureau of Labor and Industries positions. </b> <b>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. </b> <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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 order of the President.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Informational Meeting held.
- Referred to Labor and Business.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.