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SB 1566 Oregon Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to the prevailing rate of wage; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Exempts certain projects for public works, primarily related to affordable housing, from the requirement to pay a prevailing rate of wage. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts affordable housing projects from prevailing wage requirements, reducing development costs and advancing affordable housing.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts affordable housing public works from prevailing wage requirements, reducing wage protections for workers on those projects.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Labor and Business.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Dick Anderson
Dick Anderson
RRepublican
OR
5
P
Photo of Vikki Breese Iverson
Vikki Breese Iverson
RRepublican
OR
59
Co
Photo of David Smith
David Smith
RRepublican
OR
1