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- Senate Bill 588: The committee moved and approved SB 588 (motion by Vice Chair Muñoz) by roll call; the motion passed with the committee recording all members present as \"aye.\"

- Senate Bill 731: The committee moved and approved SB 731 (motion by Vice Chair Muñoz). SB 731 would require public-employer policies to provide pay differentials for employees who use bilingual or multilingual skills, including a differential for American Sign Language. The roll call recorded unanimous approval; Representative Bossart Davis volunteered to carry the bill from the committee.

- Senate Bill 757: The committee moved and approved SB 757 (motion by Vice Chair Muñoz). That bill adds OHSU chaplains to existing law that treats housing allowance amounts as taxable income for certain public-retirement calculations; the committee recorded an aye vote from all present and Vice Chair Muñoz agreed to carry the measure.

- Senate Bill 865: The committee moved and approved SB 865 (motion by Vice Chair Muñoz). The bill makes several changes to landscape-contractor law, clarifies independent-contractor decisions by the State Landscape Contractors Board, and modifies rescission rights for contracts on real property; the committee recorded an aye vote and discussed carrying assignments.

For each of these bills committee staff provided a short recap of the measure, its Senate vote tally and a minimal fiscal impact. Each motion to advance to the floor carried on roll-call votes recorded in committee; the transcript records committee members answering aye to the roll calls. Committee chairs and vice chairs conducted the motions and roll calls and several representatives volunteered to carry bills to the floor.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Committee On Labor and Workplace Standards 05/05/2025 3:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards voted to advance four Senate bills—SB 588, SB 731, SB 757 and SB 865—with due-pass recommendations; votes were recorded by roll call and motions carried as described in committee proceedings.","taxTitle","Workplace Standards, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",78401,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6251741,"Bill would allow use of sick leave for blood donation; advocates say it removes a common barrier",124,2536000,2660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193492-6b4d60b02501b36e21220af4b5f592fa&start=2536&end=2660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193492-6b4d60b02501b36e21220af4b5f592fa/thumbnail_2536000.jpg","/articles/6251741/Oregon/Bill-would-allow-use-of-sick-leave-for-blood-donation-advocates-say-it-removes-a-common-barrier","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251741-306672aeec74acbce76211ec75ef3d6e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447854&Signature=ZMT-anSuPY7g~WjIaFxPNj6QEJpI0DdxhEnm0FK~cLU1Kivkd0cO9R2q1V86v68nnhaobEsNteS0R0w5exH3EoO~pXodStu385zCJzLu81Io6bNoih10uDi5X0OFzJWimWW3OmKZeh8w8BZ8oG4kTdCnyRL8QpP5udt6SqANzLgeztdxvC~LM4nbMUotXJB42624ETEXVUVTqj7IKGROzSBjByaNnO~6zJZrr2Dni~lPUmFcFA8jrCCb3BTbUASGieE7AOPhrHE9K6UZXFFvMqCxblKmUjLgsbtDXKVPbgncsPfEiU8JperWo7zgdzXVxnZXIYgdhRotzF5Q0dL7OA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 1108 would permit workers to use earned statutory sick time to donate blood as part of a voluntary program accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks or the American Red Cross.

Juan Cotto of Bloodworks Northwest, representing the Northwest Blood Coalition, told the committee the change would remove a common barrier to donation — difficulty finding time during work hours — and would encourage public servants to donate. Cotto said donation rates are not keeping pace with demand and that the change would have a meaningful public-health benefit.

Paloma Sparks of Oregon Business and Industry said the choice to make the leave part of existing Oregon sick time rather than creating a new leave law came from stakeholder discussions; an introduced version creating a new leave was met with concern, so the amendment folded the activity into existing sick-leave law to avoid creating additional enforcement or notice burdens for employers.

Committee members asked operational questions: the committee confirmed that sick time may be used incrementally (not only as full-day blocks) and that Oregon sick time applies at a lower employer-size threshold (10 employees) than the Oregon Family Leave Act (25 employees). No other employer-size carve-outs were added in the hearing record.

Committee staff said the bill carried a minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact. The public hearing closed with supporters urging the committee to advance the bill to increase donation opportunities.","Senate Bill 1108 would permit use of earned statutory sick time for blood donation connected to accredited blood programs; advocates said the change would make it easier for state employees to donate and help the blood supply.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6251745,"Bill would bar insurers from forcing workers to exhaust Paid Leave Oregon before short-term disability",682,1724000,2406000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193492-6b4d60b02501b36e21220af4b5f592fa&start=1724&end=2406","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193492-6b4d60b02501b36e21220af4b5f592fa/thumbnail_1724000.jpg","/articles/6251745/Oregon/Bill-would-bar-insurers-from-forcing-workers-to-exhaust-Paid-Leave-Oregon-before-short-term-disability","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251745-dfadc27d8803da15f6f6cdc6aced2573/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447854&Signature=KnbrWEDy0u~M781acw-8YibiIbPMwmtJeWSx6tZwwQyy~G~D2vSzaGE8gfGadMF0D4dwGWplAxjh8Uv5hlrmOi8BVqjkgtlQgYJabGWtQPPS93Yk0atuKhd~C~qfW1yApQk~zySa6sgFKm4JmNAnS~i1aByqa~cyh0i~cadOAhqWI6FHFNi2IX66qsZfPiJlHa4DmxpmPxg1k2JbmRHCS9ZapFxwV3sv7I799Dxt2gW7UPPmCIn14Nx9-Dc0cyMqsAKvJpCEHE6Qgr9Bx-E~wLsNm5yuZHhHOH3jryZfUQNU6iZZ2B9ZQe-GryeCZtspSCnyZxfDV7Z8xsoefiHzLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 1148 would prohibit an insurer that offers or renews a disability income policy from requiring a person eligible for benefits to apply for or use benefits available under Paid Leave Oregon before the person is eligible for disability benefits offered by the insurer.

Senator Kathleen Taylor told the committee the bill \"prohibits employers and disability providers from requiring the use or application of other benefits before short-term disability eligibility,\" noting the measure passed the Senate with recorded support. She and union witnesses said the bill closes a perceived loophole that can force workers to exhaust job-protected paid leave rather than use a voluntary short-term disability product they purchased through payroll deductions.

A representative of a statewide union (testimony recorded by the committee as an AFSCME representative) described scenarios in which a worker paying into a third-party short-term disability plan is told to apply for Paid Leave Oregon first, which can deplete leave banks needed later in a year for family or other events. The union witness testified the bill would remove an administrative barrier and reduce unnecessary processing of Paid Leave Oregon claims when an insurer is the appropriate primary payer.

Committee members asked whether employees can \"stack\" short-term disability and Paid Leave Oregon benefits. Saravia Tarepali of the Oregon Employment Department told the committee that stacking or taking both sequentially is possible — \"You can take paid leave, and then you can take your short-term disability. You can stack, or you can take your short-term disability, and then you can take your paid leave.\" She clarified that Paid Leave Oregon provides job protection in many cases, while short-term disability (a voluntary, employer-offered insurance product) does not carry the same job protection.

No committee vote occurred at the hearing. Committee staff described the bill as having a minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact; sponsors and witnesses emphasized the bill's aim to protect workers' ability to use privately purchased benefits without being forced to exhaust Paid Leave Oregon first.","Senate Bill 1148 would prohibit insurers from requiring employees to apply for or exhaust Paid Leave Oregon benefits before being eligible for employer-offered short-term disability benefits; sponsors said the change protects workers who pay into private plans.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6251750,"Bill would create apprenticeship pathway for building inspectors to address workforce shortage",884,814000,1698000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193492-6b4d60b02501b36e21220af4b5f592fa&start=814&end=1698","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193492-6b4d60b02501b36e21220af4b5f592fa/thumbnail_814000.jpg","/articles/6251750/Oregon/Bill-would-create-apprenticeship-pathway-for-building-inspectors-to-address-workforce-shortage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251750-3b488bbe144e676a53a8be051fa5115a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447854&Signature=EJR3MpRhjpTLgy-jnmkl2gUtVOPgBe8GcQ1J4SO5doIXsiSvDyUKyVsm31kNWrUb0cYfwXfyMx1Og1p34aE~ZtIU4VgjsrfMiBbOg82SU2xZUrYnJV9HrAuZPco~c4~xp8lyhR2NqMC9vpOo2r1qhGec1Codk5I~ltAgrUEX7oQ2PPyh1y6AZWbjkG35PVjRmgXRmmazZz7rSt1a~T8R-LzFkjYC5WgA69yOp1xo4nM3GTIBbP8bX9qDD2sMJ2k8TzCZ3digPadDF3UMIfxRWBS0qifuPu2vPYnvWjWG~HUqCKf0t-aLPobegnTzLhiF6MI2fAC4uCB-LuMPBjq-HA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 1086 would direct the Department of Consumer and Business Services to provide staff support to the Oregon Building Officials Association (OBOA) to develop and submit a proposal to the State Apprenticeship and Training Council to establish an apprenticeship program for building inspectors. The DCBS role under the bill would sunset on Jan. 2, 2027.

Senators sponsoring the bill told the House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards that Oregon faces a shortage of certified building inspectors that threatens permitting timelines and statewide housing production goals. Senator **** Anderson said the apprenticeship would create on-the-job training leading to credentials that can substitute for some existing experience requirements.

Senator Casey Jarman said the proposal provides a career pathway that does not require a four-year degree and opens the field to veterans, trainees and others seeking career transitions.

Testimony from local officials and industry reinforced the workforce argument. Matt Roselle, building official for Clackamas County and representing OBOA, said retirements and recruitment difficulties have left local departments short-staffed and that the apprenticeship would be “a necessary step forward to address Oregon's housing shortage.” Roselle described planned collaboration among OBOA, the Building Codes Division and BOLI to develop a program framework during the legislative interim.

Robert Greenway, a member of the public who testified in opposition or caution, said his experience with the Building Codes Division and DCBS led him to worry about existing training quality; he urged careful attention to training specifics and implementation capacity.

Committee staff said the bill passed the Oregon Senate with 27 ayes (no revenue impact and minimal fiscal impact were reported). The measure takes effect 90 days after adjournment sine die.

No formal committee action was taken during the public hearing. Sponsors and witnesses said the next steps would be collaborative design of a program framework, after which cost forecasting and potential future funding requests would follow.","Senate Bill 1086 would direct the Department of Consumer and Business Services to support a proposal to create a registered apprenticeship for building inspectors; sponsors said the program would build a pipeline as retirements and shortages tighten inspection capacity.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6251755,"Committee hears bill to require plain-language pay-stub explanations for new hires",760,49000,809000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193492-6b4d60b02501b36e21220af4b5f592fa&start=49&end=809","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193492-6b4d60b02501b36e21220af4b5f592fa/thumbnail_49000.jpg","/articles/6251755/Oregon/Committee-hears-bill-to-require-plain-language-pay-stub-explanations-for-new-hires","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251755-a4e50579e867893a821a3c53996f6346/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447854&Signature=KvUThxM32WaH2gE1vIDT2hEFdiVFSOXYeVku1KzlCUpCdlbxCqP~Gmlj8Vvnr36D1o-agssh7iH5pWobz0dAshnwkAgLGPxk1hvsd6I9OAl5Jo3YAL970c01749nvlOF9kAzjytbyiJfT8SxlsM792X2Z0OK~0AsjE6e67gZG5fjs-6iWBwYgRhX3cHneIRp6HCBYm6EavS0UKcuKCPeusbV7tdep7sXyrPXBqw2L~BGIj07xSiFwGVxWaHthpikfMrgs-s5iWI8w8UlugrbaLxo6VMjLlxs8803UguX5mZXgF-1nDyZuvGI37RtCPlGLdFHw6amo2qiIGkXJNEMKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 906 would require employers to give every employee, at the time of hire, a written explanation of the earnings and deductions shown on required itemized pay statements and to review and update that information by Jan. 1 each year.

The bill’s sponsor and supporters told the House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards on May 5 that many pay stubs use acronyms and technical payroll codes that workers do not understand, and that clearer documentation would prevent disputes and reduce filings at the Bureau of Labor and Industries.

Senator Kathleen Taylor, the bill sponsor, told the committee: \"[The bill] requires employers to provide, at the time of hire, a written statement detailing pay rates, payroll codes and deductions in plain language.\" She said the measure directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries to develop a model template employers may use and permits the BOLI commissioner to assess a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for violations.

Hannah Winchester of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT Local 5017, testified that nurses and other health-care workers frequently encounter paystubs with dozens of abbreviated codes, which has contributed to both underpayment and accidental overpayments. Winchester said standardization would be a \"preventative measure to prevent costly errors.\"

Amanda Krauss, appearing for OFNHP, described stakeholder negotiation that removed opposition and yielded a compromise the group supports. Committee members pressed on enforcement and remedial practice: Representative Nelson asked how employers must notify employees when payroll codes change. Senator Taylor answered that the bill requires an annual update and that BOLI will work with common-code lists, but that in practice BOLI would likely exercise discretion for minor or one-time oversights.

Committee staff summarized that the measure passed the Senate with recorded Senate vote counts given in the hearing (staff initially reported 25 ayes, 7 no, 3 excused; Senator Taylor also referenced a Senate tally during testimony). Supporters said the bill carries a minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact.

No formal action was taken by the committee during this hearing; the public hearing was closed the same day.

The bill would change the information employers must give to new hires and create a BOLI model guidance document; supporters said the change aims to help workers understand pay calculations and reduce complaints to enforcement agencies.

Committee members and witnesses urged clear implementation guidance and noted BOLI would have discretion in enforcement. If the committee advances the bill, follow-up materials to clarify enforcement practice and the exact notification trigger for code changes would be useful.","Lawmakers heard Senate Bill 906, which would require employers to give new hires a written, plain-language explanation of pay rates, payroll codes and deductions and to update that guidance annually; supporters said it would reduce payroll disputes and improve transparency.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee advances four bills in work sessions, voting to send each to the floor with a due-pass recommendation

Bill would allow use of sick leave for blood donation; advocates say it removes a common barrier

Bill would bar insurers from forcing workers to exhaust Paid Leave Oregon before short-term disability

Bill would create apprenticeship pathway for building inspectors to address workforce shortage

Committee hears bill to require plain-language pay-stub explanations for new hires