HB 4012
Directs the Construction Contractors Board to consult and collaborate with the Bureau of Labor and Industries to carry out a targeted assessment initiative to observe and collect information regarding the use of services of unlicensed labor contractors and unlicensed construction labor contractors at construction job sites.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2026 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of House Interim Committee on Labor and Workforce Development for Representative Dacia Grayber)
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Support
67%
Oppose
33%
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) to examine the current laws regulating labor contractors and make recommendations for improvement. The BOLI will collaborate with the Construction Contractors Board to conduct a targeted assessment of construction job sites to identify the use of unlicensed labor contractors. The findings of this assessment, along with any recommended legislative changes, must be submitted to the Legislative Assembly’s labor and business committees by September 15, 2027. The law will expire on January 2, 2028.
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House Interim Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Arguments in favor
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Supporters of HB 4012 A believe that the legislation is necessary to combat the "shadow economy" in Oregon's construction sector, where unlicensed entities exploit loopholes to undercut honest businesses and harm workers. Proponents argue that this practice not only deprives the state of revenue but also puts public safety at risk by allowing unqualified contractors to perform critical work. They contend that HB 4012 A will help level the playing field for legitimate contractors, increase transparency in the industry, and ultimately benefit both workers and the economy as a whole.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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