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\"Yes, we are. There is no need for us to come back for more money unless somebody does a scope creep on me again,\" Jody Jones told the committee when asked about budget status. On schedule questions, Jones said the project is \"on schedule to start moving people back into the building in September with an opening date for the public September 29.\" She clarified that some side entrances would remain under work but that rotunda and chambers would be open.

Jones summarized major completed and in-progress work. CAMS addressed Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, added new ADA entrances on all four sides of the building, and upgraded mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The project applied fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) to portions of the wings to strengthen them for seismic response and installed base isolators under other portions to reduce seismic forces. Jones described construction under the building: crews installed roughly 158 shoring towers, drove nearly 800 micropiles down about 60 feet, excavated about 36,000 cubic yards of material and poured about 21,000 cubic yards of concrete. She said Phase 3 includes base isolation under the 1938 Building and new stairs and an ADA-compliant concourse level that will house four new hearing rooms, Hearing Room 50, a new press room, a larger cafe and related facilities.

Jones provided additional program details: the project logged more than 1.2 million work hours on Phase 3, involved about 2,500 workers over all phases, and engaged 143 subcontractors. She said approximately 5.4 million pounds of rebar and about 5 million pounds of steel were used in temporary shoring. The new concourse will include hearing rooms with dais seating planned as follows: two new rooms with 17 placements, one with 21 placements and one with 26 placements; audience capacity will range from about 42 to 61 people depending on room configuration. Each new hearing room will include at least one bariatric chair for accessibility.

On schedule and access, Jones said certain closures would occur leading up to reopening: the House and Senate chambers will close for ceiling work through September, northeast and northwest State Street vestibules would be closed to install new restrooms, and some vestibule work is expected to run into December with full site completion in early 2026. Jones said the member parking garage will provide access to the concourse level and that members will be able to move directly from parking into the concourse and committee rooms.

Jones also reported progress on public-facing elements: the plaza is scheduled to open in December, he noted paving elements are on order; the Wilson Park design was still pending final approval; and artwork timelines vary because installation depends on artists' schedules. Jones told the committee that roughly $2,400,000 of CAMS project funds were allocated to artwork and related commissioning, and that the team was coordinating with the parks agency on long-term grounds maintenance.

Committee members asked about safety, workforce diversity and local contracting. Jones said the safety record had no fatalities and described mostly minor incidents; a safety officer was on site and contractors ran safety campaigns, including mental-health initiatives. Jones said she would provide statistics on women and local subcontractor participation; she noted the project subcontractor mix exceeded 50% Oregon-based firms.

Co-chair Wagner and committee members praised the scale of the work and thanked project staff and contractors. The committee closed the informational session with no formal action required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint Committee On Legislative Administration 06/13/2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","The Capital Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety (CAMS) project is on schedule and within budget, and officials plan to begin moving people back into the Oregon State Capitol in September with a public opening set for Sept. 29, 2025.","taxTitle","Legislative Administration, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",80345,"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},6199352,"Legislative committee adopts updated Capitol building use policy including designated food rooms",540,312060,852340,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3836589-fce1b0c0f6e0bb6f36dd0b63f53dbf7b&start=312&end=852","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3836589-fce1b0c0f6e0bb6f36dd0b63f53dbf7b/thumbnail_312060.jpg","/articles/6199352/Oregon/Legislative-committee-adopts-updated-Capitol-building-use-policy-including-designated-food-rooms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199352-e2a7a708acd22befa213c4d575451033/orig.mp4?Expires=1770951465&Signature=Ll6uEOttqHXIR5uC-n4MaX7ScA-eUFFR~HK8BCXT5ZJNw7H4Nqj3lJKrUIamCPNEIJs1XoicWrV3UwCEIjKhLo~1N2E0hUCEDy4YQmUI178I47P6KU3vwb5F6~47pWkzhMxm6WBD9iXzECT2ChD1KyW-qg0tHVv-RMsu8dclLGv-5KkF4l44pOLyI4BJ3fEDb1y7CoqXi~FQUZM4H03gxEZUV3RTOHUwSjn8gkAWNs4VihGEXxWmqagpujt3L648Cc-kmJN7NLZ-f0jvKDVrqdC3tdb-Img0mfhUPtsLG95CS~j4Dn05Cr0Dx1W0K0S9AYj0uGOQOunAxGiEawH2Ew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Committee on Legislative Administration on June 13, 2025 adopted updates to the Capital Building Use Policy that rename some public spaces, add four new hearing rooms to the rental schedule and temporarily permit food service in two hearing rooms during the interim.

Bridal Haynes, legislative administrator, told the committee the updated policy reflects building reconfiguration as construction finishes: \"We have 4 new hearing rooms. So 30, 40, 60 and 70 are included now in rooms available, for rent.\" He also said the policy updates rename some spaces (for example, replacing a \"Capitol Steps\" reference with \"Capitol Plaza\") and updates the fee schedule.

On food service, Representative Gomberg asked why food would be allowed in only two rooms. Haynes explained that limiting service to Hearing Rooms C and D during the interim lets custodial crews focus cleanup in a small number of spaces: \"If we isolate 2, then we have, we can focus our custodial crews on cleaning up those spaces.\" He said staff can approve adjustments as needed.

Senator Bohm objected to language in the policy that restricts concealed handguns, stating he voted against the underlying policy and would object to the rule to be consistent with his position. The objection was noted for the record; the transcript shows no amendment to change that language.

Public testimony included a brief comment from David Dean, who told the committee he wanted increased services and supports statewide for people and families in need; the comments were not about the building-use specifics and the committee did not alter the policy based on that testimony.

Co-chair Wagner moved adoption of the changes recommended by Legislative Administration to the Capital Building Use Policy. The motion passed on roll call and the committee closed the work session.

The updated policy will govern room availability, fees and behavior rules as the Capitol reopens to staff and the public.","The Joint Committee on Legislative Administration approved an updated Capital Building Use Policy reflecting new hearing rooms, renamed public spaces and a time-limited food-service exception for two hearing rooms; one member recorded an objection over a concealed-carry restriction.",{"_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},6199357,"Legislative committee adopts updated contracting rules to match DAS thresholds",155,408830,564620,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3836589-fce1b0c0f6e0bb6f36dd0b63f53dbf7b&start=408&end=564","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3836589-fce1b0c0f6e0bb6f36dd0b63f53dbf7b/thumbnail_408830.jpg","/articles/6199357/Oregon/Legislative-committee-adopts-updated-contracting-rules-to-match-DAS-thresholds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199357-733b9365c51f473c21c4e644db19de26/orig.mp4?Expires=1770951465&Signature=dWFND1k6QYGMaYKLiNQotL-48Gn2rMsN017rxvTVdecudGSJCLoBTvROF866x8tP-6OcxtavcuUV5Xj3E2hczfuCusaawQDUQVlkL7Nfbm4X89QjPZKV7~MOiphi4-Z3GfmVGQP0D5UHTGpWpSgjynMrEQIdRS2wwe9PAocZUegO5UWqwvfgFPP5zsV~jqE1zHG9O7fPA8fRunW0qJneqcn2LWH1bb7nLUDBBZZvRz5o2cgf3okBImJW9-TMpY1B5JrpxiC7d0qHiHq-xc93QuMDNC7Nqryk1vPGpwPC5AFUp-nTAgCY22ikxsMU7U7GlI6lmRjsaDHoGaRq9RY8Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Committee on Legislative Administration adopted updated contracting rules for the legislative branch on June 13, 2025, aligning the branch's procurement thresholds with Department of Administrative Services guidance and expanding coverage to offices created since the rules were last revised.

Bridal Haynes, legislative administrator, told the committee the contracting rules had not been updated in about seven years and that \"DAS has also increased their contracting limits that define as small, intermediate or large, contract or procurement.\" Haynes gave examples: \"the current small limit is $10,000. It'll move up to $25,000. Intermediate will go from $25,000 to $250,000.\" He said large procurements will be above the new intermediate cap and that the changes also add agencies that now have contracting authority, including offices created after the prior rules.

Co-chair Wagner moved to adopt the changes recommended by Legislative Administration to the legislative branch contracting rules. The committee called the roll and the motion passed.

Committee members asked clarifying questions during discussion. Senator Bonham asked about the contracting authority of the Legislative Equity Office; Haynes said that detail was addressed in the contracting rules item that followed and that the updated rules bring the branch limits to match DAS. No amendments were recorded in the transcript.

The committee closed the work session after adopting the updated rules.","The Joint Committee on Legislative Administration adopted updated legislative-branch contracting rules that raise small- and intermediate-contract thresholds to align with Department of Administrative Services (DAS) limits and add newer legislative offices to the rules' coverage.",{"_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},6199362,"Joint Committee confirms two nominees to Oregon State Capitol Foundation board",198,88910,287720,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3836589-fce1b0c0f6e0bb6f36dd0b63f53dbf7b&start=88&end=287","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3836589-fce1b0c0f6e0bb6f36dd0b63f53dbf7b/thumbnail_88910.jpg","/articles/6199362/Oregon/Joint-Committee-confirms-two-nominees-to-Oregon-State-Capitol-Foundation-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199362-308017d44ce116de8b10b4985b93f2ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1770951466&Signature=Nx72Rcje-4IxURip9F3QmxQqhzdYfPMAkAcPwh8gDVMDwmqyd11479kpba6x9qe77tT1jeD0helFIp-5WJJ7jeRsAvfdakw5gq4lnLvXjRHAPRDyzcNA6wKTU7T-fBkwMlbi4WOSxUQfahVxcnR-QXX3r0kIPdQbK~FGTGR3h7DX2iOUPvsYGYm-Qdt5W3HsMgRDjrvjGA3kT2Tn1Cil4AS9obsXr-nQrRokuJJfPqLdv1Ll8Yj7EGr8p9p8PgzQhiYmWhFYTnnsPTmtYM18VTgN7H4mF26Za4HiZlEzA~7rXRBUo9dTQcfQwLnMSx58~IrYihTFNlSIJIRA2Tcefg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Committee on Legislative Administration voted to confirm two members of the Oregon State Capitol Foundation on June 13, 2025.

Genoa Ingberman, presenting on behalf of the foundation, told the committee this would be the last time the foundation came before the panel for confirmations because \"the governor has signed our bill, House Bill 2269, which, going forward, will allow the Oregon State Capitol Foundation to approve its own board members.\" She asked the committee to confirm the two nominees the foundation had already approved.

The committee considered two nominees: Arne Roblin, identified in the presentation as a former state senator, and Jane Griggs, described as having held several legislative staffing positions and service on the Capital Planning Commission. Representative Bobbert spoke in support of Roblin, saying Roblin recruited him to run for the Legislature, and Senator Patterson said he could vouch for Griggs based on shared Rotary Club membership.

Co-chair Wagner moved to accept the foundation's recommendations to appoint Arne Roblin and Jane Griggs to the foundation's board. The motion passed on a roll call and the committee announced the appointments.

The confirmations conclude a transitional period for the foundation: according to the presenter, House Bill 2269 (signed by the governor) will let the foundation approve future board members without committee confirmation. The committee did not record further debate or amendments to the nominations in the public transcript.

The committee closed the work session on the appointments and moved on to other agenda items.","The Joint Committee on Legislative Administration approved the appointments of former state senator Arne Roblin and legislative staffer Jane Griggs to the Oregon State Capitol Foundation board, ending a transitional confirmation process that will change under newly enacted law.","actionData","errors"]

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