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Committee staff (Erin) told members the task force would examine whether production, sourcing, assembly or transportation of procured products involves forced labor or oppressive child labor. The staff noted the task force would sunset on Dec. 31, 2026, and that the bill includes an emergency clause. The A5 amendment before the committee removes a requirement related to devising methods specifically for solar photovoltaic energy systems. Staff reported a fiscal impact statement had been issued and that there was no revenue impact; because of fiscal considerations the committee should refer the bill to Ways and Means for further review.

During the work session several senators said they supported the bill’s goal but urged broader scope and technical changes. One senator said procurement concerns extend beyond EVs and solar to other industries where exploitation has been documented and encouraged sponsors to consider expanding the industries under review. Another senator, speaking from long‑standing interest in labor and human rights issues, said the bill sends an important signal but hoped Ways and Means could address fiscal questions and possibly broaden the list of products under review.

Members also discussed the task force’s composition and suggested including the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) or other labor representatives as appropriate. The committee’s stated intention was to move the base bill to Ways and Means rather than to advance it with the A5 amendment; Senator Hayden moved the bill to the floor with the recommendation that it be referred to Ways and Means, and the motion passed by roll call. Senators Hayden, Patterson, Pham and Vice Chair Bonham recorded aye votes; Chair Taylor was excused.

Because the record will go to Ways and Means, staff and sponsors expect further fiscal and scope review there. The committee adjourned after about 25 minutes of recorded business and said it plans additional meetings to discuss the broader business climate in Oregon.

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Committee staff summarized the A12 amendments as replacing the measure’s earlier language and changing the existing legal standard from “intentionality” to “willfully” for the law that prohibits use or sale of software intended to bypass a ticket seller’s systems that ensure equitable distribution, sales or resale of admission tickets. The staff explanation said the amendment also prohibits, without prior written authorization, use of internet domain names or publication of websites under certain circumstances and applies to sales on or after Jan. 1, 2026. Staff told the committee there was no revenue impact and only a minimal fiscal impact from the A12 amendment.

Senator Hayden moved the A12 amendments and later moved the amended bill to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation. The motions were not debated and were approved by roll call; Senators Hayden, Patterson, Pham and Vice Chair Bonham recorded aye votes, and Chair Taylor was excused. The committee reopened the bill for the work session, adopted the A12 amendments, and sent the amended bill to the floor.

During a brief exchange before the work session, a committee member asked for a reminder of the changes made to reach the current iteration; staff said they would walk through the bill when it was returned to the committee. Earlier in the meeting a motion to reconsider the committee’s prior vote on House Bill 3167 A succeeded, putting the measure back before the committee and enabling the work session on the A12 amendments.

The committee’s actions were procedural: the amendments were adopted and the committee recommended the bill be advanced for further consideration on the Senate floor. The record reflects the committee’s stated effective date for covered sales (Jan. 1, 2026) and staff’s assessment of minimal fiscal impact.

The committee closed the work session after assigning a carrier to continue with the bill on the floor.

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Committee advances Task Force on Ethical Procurement bill, refers measure to Ways and Means

Senate committee adopts amendment to tighten standard in bill targeting ticket‑sale bypass software