May 1 Legislative Week in Brief
A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.
Lawmakers Should Drop Unworkable $20 Billion Health Scheme
Lawmakers continue to pursue a state-level single-payer plan that would be so unworkable and expensive that no other state has yet created one. It would require tax hikes of at least $20 billion per year.
April 24 Legislative Week in Brief
A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.
April 17 Legislative Week in Brief
A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.
House Passes Bonus Pay Bill to Address Workforce Shortages
Oregon is the only state in the country that effectively prohibits employers from using bonuses to fill hard-to-staff positions and retain sought-after employees. The consequences for employers and employees are severe.
Senate OKs Key Retail Crime Bill. House Must Follow Suit
The bill would make important changes to the Oregon criminal code to ensure that law enforcement agencies and retailers have the tools they need to detect, deter and hold accountable those who commit organized retail theft.
April 10 Legislative Week in Brief
A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.
Passage of SB 4 a Good Start. Next, an R&D Tax Credit
If passed, the recommendations of the semiconductor task force would amount to one of the most important economic development policy packages the state has ever offered.
R&D Tax Credit in SB 1084 Would Be Robust, Transferrable
The credit created by SB 1084 would be largely refundable for small businesses, transferrable and robust enough to attract significant investment by manufacturers of semiconductors and other products
April 3 Legislative Week in Brief
A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.