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HB3265 • 2025

Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to study alternative methods to implement retainage provisions in public improvement contracts.

Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to study alternative methods to implement retainage provisions in public improvement contracts.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Evans
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-24 House

    Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.

  3. 2025-01-21 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Tells a state agency to do a study about how to make sure that contractors do the work on construction projects that they are supposed to do. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).
Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to study alternative methods to implement retainage provisions in public improvement contracts. Directs the department to submit findings to interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to public procurement not later than September 15, 2026.
Relating to: Relating to retainage in public improvement contracts.
Current location: In House Committee