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OR HB2893
Relating to screening of replacement workers during a labor dispute in an industry involving hazardous materials.
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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 directs DCBS to study the benefits of screening replacement workers during a strike. The Act tells DCBS to submit a report by a certain date. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.5). Directs the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Department of Consumer and Busi- ness Services to study potential safety benefits of screening replacement workers during labor dis- putes with an employer that employs more than 100 employees in an industry involving hazardous materials. Directs the division to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly with findings.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential safety benefits of screening replacement workers during labor disputes (such as strikes or lockouts) at employers with more than 100 employees in industries involving hazardous materials. The bill provides an extensive definition of "hazardous materials" that includes various types of waste, radioactive substances, and materials designated as hazardous by federal agencies like the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency. These materials encompass hazardous waste, radioactive substances, uranium-related materials, and chemicals regulated under federal environmental and transportation safety laws. The division is required to complete this study and submit a detailed report to the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2026, outlining its findings regarding the safety implications of screening replacement workers in these high-risk industrial settings.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 01/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2893 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2893 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83867 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2893/Introduced |
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