Relating to workplace psychological safety.
Summary
Requires Bureau of Labor and Industries to study matters relating to psychological abuse occurring in workplaces in Oregon. Directs bureau to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to business and labor not later than September 15, 2024 ] prepare model respectful workplace policy that employers may adopt . Requires bureau to create and make available to employers informational materials identifying harms to employees and employers caused by workplace bullying.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
Senate Passage
May 2023
House Passage
May 2023
Signed into Law
Jun 2023
Introduced Feb 2, 2023
Signed Jun 6, 2023
Floor votes · Senate Apr 12, 2023 · House May 23, 2023
How they voted
23–5
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 29
Apr 12, 2023
D
Democratic17
94% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Nay
R
Republican11
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Jun 6, 2023
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 26, 2023
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 23, 2023
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed.
lower
May 11, 2023
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Apr 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to Business and Labor.
lower
Apr 12, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Apr 12, 2023
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.
upper
Apr 3, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 3, 2023
Committee
Referred to Labor and Business.
upper
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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