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HB 4012 Oregon House · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to labor contractors; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary
] [ Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study the adequacy of the statutory provisions governing labor contractors. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to labor and business no later than September 15, 2027. ] 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. Requires the board and the bureau to report on the operation and outcomes of the targeted assessment initiative to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor no later than October 1, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Mar 5, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 6 edits · Feb 25, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was significantly expanded from a simple study request to a comprehensive targeted assessment initiative. It now requires the Construction Contractors Board to collaborate with the Bureau of Labor and Industries to investigate unlicensed labor contractors at construction job sites, with specific planning and reporting requirements added.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a general study of labor contractor laws to a specific targeted assessment initiative focused on unlicensed construction labor contractors at job sites.
REQUIREMENT

Added a targeted assessment initiative requiring the Construction Contractors Board and Bureau of Labor and Industries to observe and collect information about unlicensed labor contractors at construction job sites.

Added requirement for the board to provide written notice to licensees and applicants about the upcoming assessment initiative.

Added provision allowing the board and bureau to exchange confidential documents and data necessary for conducting the assessment.

DEFINITION

Added specific definitions for 'unlicensed construction labor contractor' and 'unlicensed labor contractor' to clarify the scope of the assessment.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date to 91 days after sine die and added a planning deadline of December 31, 2026, with the assessment period running from January 1, 2027 to July 1, 2027.

ENFORCEMENT

Added authority for the board to screen for unlicensed contractors during inspections, document suspected violations, and share information with the bureau.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 25, 2026 · House Feb 10, 2026

How they voted

27–2
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Feb 25, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
9 Yea 2 Nay 1
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Mar 5, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Referred to Labor and Business.
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Scharf. Passed.
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Labor and Workforce Development.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.