HB 3750
Authorizes the payment out of the Workers' Benefit Fund of the expenses of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries in carrying out the commissioner's statutory duties.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the use of funds from the Workers’ Benefit Fund to cover the expenses of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) as they carry out their official duties. The Workers’ Benefit Fund is supported by various sources, including penalties and fees. An emergency declaration means the bill takes effect immediately upon passage. This allows BOLI to more readily fund its operations and enforcement activities.
Key provisions
- Authorizes use of the Workers’ Benefit Fund for BOLI Commissioner’s expenses.
- Specifies the sources of money within the Workers’ Benefit Fund (e.g., penalties, fees, and program revenues).
- Funds programs related to worker’s compensation claims and enforcement of labor laws.
- Includes funding for specific enforcement actions under Oregon labor laws (ORS 659A.040, 659A.043, 659A.046, 659A.049 and 659A.052).
- Provides for reimbursement of permanent disability benefits and vocational benefit expenses.
- Allows for the reduction of benefits if the Workers’ Benefit Fund is insufficient.
- Establishes a continuous appropriation for the Director of Consumer and Business Services to carry out authorized fund expenditures.
Who is affected
- Workers’ Compensation Claimants
- Employers
- The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI)
- The Department of Consumer and Business Services
- State Treasury
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