HB 3640
Requires that rules adopted by the Department of Consumer and Business Services with respect to the registration of farmworker camps be consistent with federal regulations governing farmworker housing health and safety standards.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services to ensure that rules for registering farmworker camps align with federal health and safety standards for farmworker housing. The department must register camps that meet these federal requirements and maintain a list of registered camps available to relevant parties. The new rules will take effect on January 1, 2028.
Key provisions
- Requires rules for farmworker camp registration to be consistent with federal regulations.
- Directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to register farmworker camps.
- Establishes a process for annual registration of farmworker camps.
- Specifies compliance requirements based on when the housing was constructed (post-April 3, 1980 or pre-April 3, 1980).
- References specific federal regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
- Mandates consultation with camp operators for camps not previously registered.
- Requires the department to transmit registration information to the Bureau of Labor and Industries.
- Requires the department to maintain and make available a list of registered camps.
Who is affected
- Farmworker Camp Operators
- Farmworkers
- Department of Consumer and Business Services
- Bureau of Labor and Industries
- Oregon Residents
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey Helfrich
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