HB 3216 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to a system for submitting certified statements required for reporting compliance with the prevailing wage laws; declaring an emergency.

Summary

] [ Requires contractors and subcontractors that must report compliance with the prevailing wage laws to submit certified statements and reports showing compliance to the Bureau of Labor and Industries by means of a centralized system and electronic portal. Directs the bureau to develop and implement an appropriate electronic portal. Lists specifications for and required elements of the electronic portal. ] [ Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. ] Directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study the feasibility of developing a centralized system for reporting compliance with prevailing wage payment requirements. Specifies what the study should consider and requires the bureau to report the results of the study to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to public procurement not later than September 1, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jan 2025

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Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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Introduced → A-Engrossed · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill was significantly amended to shift from immediately creating a new online reporting system for prevailing wage compliance to instead requiring the Bureau of Labor and Industries to first study the feasibility of such a system. The original version would have mandated contractors to submit reports electronically by 2027, while the amended version delays implementation until after a study is completed and recommended legislation is passed.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from an immediate mandate for electronic reporting to a study and recommendation process, effectively delaying any new reporting requirements until future legislation is enacted based on the study results.

REQUIREMENT

Changed from requiring contractors to submit certified statements electronically to requiring the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study the feasibility of such a system first.

Added specific study requirements including evaluating online/mobile submission capabilities, reviewing other state systems, ensuring confidentiality, estimating costs, and assessing security features.

Removed the original mandate requiring contractors to submit reports through a centralized electronic portal by 2027.

TIMELINE

Added a deadline of September 1, 2026 for the bureau to submit final study results and recommendations, replacing the original 2027 implementation date.

Added a provision that repeals the original 2025 Act on January 2, 2027, to prevent conflict with future legislation based on the study results.

ENFORCEMENT

Added authority for the bureau to contract with third parties to conduct or assist with the feasibility study.

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Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Mar 10, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Mar 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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