SB 1566

Oregon Senate bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 9, 2026.

Exempts certain projects for public works, primarily related to affordable housing, from the requirement to pay a prevailing rate of wage.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-SB-1566

Session 2026R1

Status introduced

Committee Labor and Business

Senate introduced 2026-02-09

Housing Infrastructure / Utilities Labor / Employment

Summary

Says that a public agency does not need to set a certain wage level for a project that is affordable housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). 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.

Sponsor

Dick Anderson

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-02	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-09	Status	introduced
2026-02-09	Latest Action	Public Hearing held.

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