Relating to the application of a prevailing rate of wage to public works projects; declaring an emergency.
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HB 2408 — Relating to the application of a prevailing rate of wage to public works projects; declaring an emergency.
Last action — In committee upon adjournment.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
<b>Includes within definition of "public works" project for constructing, reconstructing or performing major renovation of privately owned road, highway, building, structure or improvement that is located in enterprise zone or for which qualified business firm received or will receive exemption from ad valorem property taxation and has total project cost estimated as equaling or exceeding $20 million.</b> Defines "funds of a public agency," for purposes of applying prevailing rate of wage to projects for public works, to include tax credits or tax abatements that contractor engaged in public works project receives from state in connection with project. <b>Requires contractor or contractor's surety to file certified statements with, as appropriate, public agency that awarded contract for public works or sponsor of enterprise zone in which public works project is located.</b> <i>Becomes operative on January 1, 2020.</i>] <i>Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.</i>] <b>Becomes operative 91 days after effective date of Act. <b>Declares emergency, effective on passage.</b>
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Read HB 2408 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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In committee upon adjournment.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Workforce.
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First reading. Referred to President's desk.
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Vote explanation(s) filed by Helt, McLain, Mitchell, Neron.
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Third reading. Carried by Fahey. Passed.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
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Public Hearing and Work Session held.
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Referred to Business and Labor.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 21 voted No
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (90)
90 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 90 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 25 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 33% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 45% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Clem | — | Yea |
| Denyc Boles | — | Nay |
| Greg Barreto | — | Nay |
| Janelle Bynum | — | Nay |
| Jeff Barker | — | Yea |
| Margaret Doherty | — | Yea |
| Paul Holvey | — | Yea |
| Julie Fahey | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Evans | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniel Bonham | Republican | Nay |
| Shelly Boshart Davis | Republican | Nay |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2408 do?
- <b>Includes within definition of "public works" project for constructing, reconstructing or performing major renovation of privately owned road, highway, building, structure or improvement that is located in enterprise zone or for which qualified business firm received or will receive exemption from ad valorem property taxation and has total project cost estimated as equaling or exceeding $20 million.</b> Defines "funds of a public agency," for purposes of applying prevailing rate of wage to projects for public works, to include tax credits or tax abatements that contractor engaged in public works project receives from state in connection with project. <b>Requires contractor or contractor's surety to file certified statements with, as appropriate, public agency that awarded contract for public works or sponsor of enterprise zone in which public works project is located.</b> <i>Becomes operative on January 1, 2020.</i>] <i>Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.</i>] <b>Becomes operative 91 days after effective date of Act. <b>Declares emergency, effective on passage.</b>
- What is the current status of HB 2408?
- This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 HB 2408?
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