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OR SB706

OR SB706
Relating to wages; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act requires DAS to study methods to detect paycheck errors. A report will be submitted by September 15 of next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to study methods for detecting paycheck errors. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legis- lative Assembly related to business and labor not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to conduct a comprehensive study on methods for detecting paycheck errors over a specified time period. The department will be tasked with examining and developing strategies to identify potential wage discrepancies, and must submit a detailed report to the interim legislative committees focused on business and labor by September 15, 2026. The report may include recommendations for potential legislative actions to address paycheck error detection. The bill includes a sunset provision that will automatically repeal the study requirement on January 2, 2027, and it is classified as an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage. By declaring an emergency, the Oregon legislature is signaling the urgent importance of addressing potential wage calculation and payment issues, though the specific motivations for this urgency are not detailed in the bill text.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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