HB 3385 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to construction contractors; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Requires certain residential general contractors proposing remodel or repair project of more than $20,000 in value to tour residential structure with property owner and provide property owner with itemized and detailed description for each feature of proposed construction work. Limits amount contractor may collect before completion and before property owner's approval and acceptance of itemized and described construction features.Requires contractor to request mediation by Construction Contractors Board before bringing action or suit or pursuing other remedies to collect payment from property owner that unreasonably withholds approval and acceptance. ] Prohibits major residential contractor from collecting or retaining more than 50 percent of original contract price before substantial completion of remodeling or repair of owner-occupied one-family or two-family residential structure if original contract price exceeds $40,000. Permits major residential contractor to collect not more than 50 percent of increase in contract price if property owner agrees in writing to changes that increase contract price by $20,000 or more. Permits major residential contractor to require property owner to make progress payments solely to cover costs of materials, supplies and payments to subcontractors. Specifies required contents of contract. Specifies exceptions to requirements. Applies to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
House Passage
Apr 2023
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2023 Last action Jun 22, 2023
Floor votes · House Apr 14, 2023

How they voted

420
Passed · 17 other
Total votes 59
Apr 14, 2023
D Democratic35
30 Yea 5
85% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican23
11 Yea 12
47% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jun 22, 2023
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Findley.
upper
Jun 15, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
Apr 19, 2023
Committee
Referred to Labor and Business.
upper
Apr 17, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Apr 14, 2023
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Smith G. Passed.
lower
Apr 7, 2023
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Mar 3, 2023
Committee
Referred to Business and Labor.
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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