Became law as Chapter 292, Oregon Laws 2023, signed July 13, 2023, 148 days after it was filed. In force from September 24, 2023.
2023 Regular Session
Senate Bill 913
Makes technical changes to paid family and medical leave insurance program.
What it does
The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.
Makes technical changes to paid family and medical leave insurance program. Provides circumstances under which Director of the Employment Department may dismiss request for hearing. Specifies circumstances under which requests for hearing to review final decisions of director may occur. Sets maximum wages that are subject to contribution rate for purposes of contributions due on or after January 1, 2024, at amount that is equivalent to Social Security contribution and benefit base limit established by federal Social Security Administration. Requires Director of the Employment Department to annually adjust maximum wage cap to align with Social Security contribution and benefit base limit. Authorizes director to disclose confidential information relating to paid family and medical leave program under certain circumstances. Clarifies Employment Department's rulemaking authority regarding dispute resolution process for equivalent employer plans. Excludes certain information related to final orders of department from requirement that information be maintained in digital format. Modifies definition of "employee" to exclude certain elected officials and holders of public office. Clarifies that definition of "wages" does not mean employee contributions paid by employer. Clarifies determination criteria for employee's place of performance for purposes of determining whether employee's wages are subject to provisions related to contributions and benefits. Permits employer to allow employee to use all or portion of other paid leave to supplement paid family and medical leave benefits. Clarifies that chapter relating to family and medical leave insurance benefits and contributions is not tax law subject to jurisdiction of tax court. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.
Its course
February 15 to July 21, 2023, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.
Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.
Every action26 actions on 22 days
In the SenateFeb 15 to Mar 2740 days
Waiting for a committeeFeb 15 to Feb 161 day
Labor and BusinessFeb 16 to Mar 2133 days
In the House of RepresentativesMar 27 to May 943 days
Waiting for a committeeMar 27 to Mar 281 day
Business and LaborMar 28 to Apr 2730 days
Back in the SenateMay 9 to Jun 2042 days
With the GovernorJun 20 to Jul 1323 days
Votes
Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.
Senate, third reading25–4
Passed · Mar 27 · 1 present
House of Representatives, third reading41–15
Passed · May 9 · 4 present
Senate, concurrence22–0
Agreed to the other chamber's changes · Jun 15 · 8 present
Amendments
Each amendment offered, and what became of it.
Senate committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Mar 21
House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted
Adopted Apr 27
Text
Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.
l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.
What happened
In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.
In the Senate Feb 15 – Mar 27
- Feb 15Introduced
- Feb 16Sent to Labor and Business
- Mar 9Heard in Labor and Business
- Mar 16Heard in Labor and Business
- Mar 21Labor and Business recommended it as amended
- Mar 22Read a second time
- Mar 27Passed the Senate, 25 to 4
In the House of Representatives Mar 28 – May 9
- Mar 28Arrived in the House of Representatives
- Sent to Business and Labor
- Apr 12Heard in Business and Labor
- Apr 26Heard in Business and Labor
- Apr 27Business and Labor recommended it as amended
- May 1Read a second time
- May 9Passed the House of Representatives, 41 to 15
Back in the Senate Jun 15 – Jun 20
- Jun 15The Senate agreed to the House of Representatives's amendments and passed it again, 22 to 0
- Jun 20Signed in the Senate
To the Governor Jun 20 – Jul 21
- Jun 20Signed in the House of Representatives
- Jul 13Signed by the Governor
- Jul 21Became chapter 292 of Oregon Laws 2023
- In force from September 24, 2023
All 26 actions, as published
- Feb 15Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
- Feb 16Referred to Labor and Business.Senate
- Mar 9Public Hearing held.Senate
- Mar 16Public Hearing and Work Session held.Senate
- Mar 21Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
- Mar 22Second reading.Senate
- Mar 23Carried over to 03-27 by unanimous consent.Senate
- Mar 27Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.Senate
- Mar 28First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
- Mar 28Referred to Business and Labor.House of Representatives
- Apr 12Public Hearing held.House of Representatives
- Apr 26Work Session held.House of Representatives
- Apr 27Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.House of Representatives
- May 1Second reading.House of Representatives
- May 2Rules suspended. Carried over to May 3, 2023 Calendar.House of Representatives
- May 3Rules suspended. Carried over to May 4, 2023 Calendar.House of Representatives
- May 4Rules suspended. Carried over to May 8, 2023 Calendar.House of Representatives
- May 8Rules suspended. Carried over to May 9, 2023 Calendar.House of Representatives
- May 9Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed.House of Representatives
- Jun 15Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.Senate
- Jun 15Vote explanation(s) filed by Hansell.Senate
- Jun 20President signed.Senate
- Jun 20Speaker signed.House of Representatives
- Jul 13Governor signed.Senate
- Jul 21Chapter 292, 2023 Laws.Senate
- Jul 21Effective date, September 24, 2023.Senate