Oregon 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 668 — Relating to penalties under Oregon Safe Employment Act; prescribing an effective date.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Prohibits assessment of civil penalty or fine for violation of state occupational safety or health measure if no disease outbreak of COVID-19 occurred as result of violation. Requires Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to rescind civil penalties and fines assessed against employers for violations of COVID-19-related occupational safety or health measures if no disease outbreak of COVID-19 has occurred as result of violation. Requires director to refund rescinded civil penalties and fines. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Health Care.

  3. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (87)

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Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 668 do?
Prohibits assessment of civil penalty or fine for violation of state occupational safety or health measure if no disease outbreak of COVID-19 occurred as result of violation. Requires Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to rescind civil penalties and fines assessed against employers for violations of COVID-19-related occupational safety or health measures if no disease outbreak of COVID-19 has occurred as result of violation. Requires director to refund rescinded civil penalties and fines. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors SB 668?
SB 668 is sponsored by Fred Girod (Republican), Dick Anderson (Republican), and Tim Knopp.
What is the current status of SB 668?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 668?
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