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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says that some state agencies may not pay a worker more than 10 times as much as the lowest paid worker in the agency. The Act lets an agency ask for an exemption. The Act makes some agencies report to the LFO. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.5). Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2028, the annual salary or wages paid to an officer or employee of certain state agencies may not exceed 10 times the lowest annual salary or wages paid to a full-time officer or employee of the agency. Allows an agency to request an exemption. Requires certain agencies, including agencies not subject to the limit on salary and wages, to report to the Legislative Fiscal Officer.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a salary cap for state agencies in Oregon, stipulating that beginning January 1, 2028, no officer or employee may be paid more than 10 times the annual salary of the lowest-paid full-time worker in their agency. The bill defines a "state agency" as an executive branch office, excluding the Secretary of State and State Treasurer, and provides a mechanism for agencies to seek exemptions from the Workers' Compensation Management-Labor Advisory Committee. Agencies can request an initial three-year exemption with the possibility of one two-year extension. Additionally, certain agencies like the Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Oregon Health and Science University, and Oregon State Bar must annually submit to the Legislative Fiscal Officer a list of employees whose salaries exceed the 10-to-1 ratio. Notably, the salary calculation excludes compensation from private, non-governmental sources. The bill aims to create more wage equity within state agencies by limiting the disparity between the highest and lowest-paid employees.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Labor and Workplace Standards Public Hearing and Work Session (15:00:00 4/7/2025 HR D) (on 04/07/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2459 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2459 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83443 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2459/Introduced |
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