Construction Zone Photo Radar Bill Signed by Governor
The governor has signed into law House Bill 2265 that allows photo radar to be used in construction zones. HB 2265 lifts the sunset on a program that permits the
Category: Government Affairs
Bill Restoring Exclusive Remedy Workers’ Comp Protections Ready for Governor’s Signature
Today, the Oregon House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 678 following the bill’s unanimous passage in the Senate. The bill is now on its way to the governor’s desk
AGC Responds to BOLI Proposal on Portland’s Sick Leave Ordinance
The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter expressed its appreciation for Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Commissioner Brad Avakian’s proposal to soften the impact of the City of Portland’s Sick
AGC Submits Comments Regarding City of Portland Sick Leave Ordinance
Today, AGC submitted comments to the City of Portland and Commissioner Amanda Fritz regarding the city’s sick leave ordinance. AGC Board Counsel cited the negative effects the ordinance would have
Retainage Bill on the Way to Governor’s Desk for Signature
Senate Bill 405 is now on its way to the Governor’s desk for signature. Yesterday, the Oregon House of Representatives unanimously approved the bill. SB 405 limits the amount of
Low Carbon Fuel Standards Bill Heard in Oregon Senate
On Monday, March 18 the Oregon Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held hearings on Senate Bill 488. The bill would remove a sunset provision that would end the state’s
Governor Signs I-5 Bridge Replacement Project Bill into Law
This morning Governor Kitzhaber signed into law House Bill 2800-Enrolled. This law approves $450 million in state bonding to finance Oregon’s share of the $3.4 billion I-5 Bridge Replacement
AGC Supports Vocational Education Funding Expansion
AGC supports Senate Bill 498 to continue to strengthen and expand state funding for vocational education programs. The bill that will accomplish this, Senate Bill 498, was approved unanimously by
Construction Industry United in Supporting Limiting Retainage on Construction Contracts
Yesterday, after lengthy internal discussions within AGC and among many other industry associations, a bill that will result in a fair and consistent approach to the retainage issue was discussed
Coming Monday: LCFS Lobby Day at the State Capitol
Monday February 25, 2013 is Low Carbon Fuel Standard Lobby Day in the State Capitol. The proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard in Oregon sounds simple, but is extremely complex. It