PHCC members, chapter executives, and corporate partners visited Washington, D.C. on May 21-22, to meet with lawmakers and educate them on energy, economic, and workforce policies that are important to the industry and consumers. 

https://www.phccweb.org/news/phcc-legislative-conference-collaboration-on-capitol-hill/

By Amy Angel & Stacie Damazo, Barran Liebman Law, LLP

(2/28/24) The Oregon legislature has passed Senate Bill 1515 A to repeal the provisions of the Oregon Family Leave Act (“OFLA”) that are duplicated by Paid Leave Oregon and to minimize stacking of leave under these two laws. We anticipate that Governor Tina Kotek will sign the bill into law in the coming days. Except as noted below, the majority of the changes will go into effect on July 1, 2024, which means Oregon employers have four months to prepare for the changes. Click HERE to read full article

For five decades, the Building Codes Division has worked to collaboratively adopt and administer the state’s building code, issue trade licenses, and support economic development throughout Oregon. Join us we celebrate our 50th anniversary. 

Watch the video here: 50 Years of Oregon Building Codes Division: Oregon’s Success Story for Builders and the Public - YouTube

It will take a few weeks -- perhaps longer -- to really understand what happened in the Capitol DMZ that was the final days of the 82nd Legislative Assembly. News stories, legislators, reporters, lobbyists, and pundits have been using words like “turbulent”, “frantic”, “rancor”, “chaotic”, “exasperating” and “tumultuous”. Oregon PHCC Lobbyist Darrell Fuller provides an in-depth summary to what happened before the politicians left town, and how it will impact your business.

ORPHCC End-of-Session Legislative Report

ORPHCC End-of-Session Bill Summary 2023

General Business End-of-Session Bill Summary 2023