Bill > SB946

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 656.605 to expand the allowed uses of the Workers' Benefit Fund by adding a new provision that permits the expenses of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) to be paid from the fund specifically for carrying out duties outlined in ORS 651.050. The Workers' Benefit Fund is a state treasury fund separate from the General Fund that currently supports various workers' compensation and labor-related programs, such as vocational assistance, disability benefits, and enforcement of certain labor laws. The new provision allows BOLI's commissioner to use the fund to cover expenses related to their statutory duties, which could include administrative costs, enforcement activities, and other operational expenses. This change provides an additional funding source for BOLI and potentially increases the flexibility of the Workers' Benefit Fund in supporting labor-related activities. The bill maintains existing provisions that govern how the fund can be used and that moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB946