HB 3083

Status	In House Committee (HGG)
Requested by	(at the request of Ironworkers Local 29)
Fiscal impact	May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued
Revenue impact	May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued

Bill Text

Introduced

Requires seismic safety and rehabilitation standards for public improvement and public works projects in seismically susceptible areas.

Original Bill Text

Overview#

Provides that specifications for public improvement contracts and contracts for public works must require adherence to current seismic safety standards and seismic rehabilitation standards in constructing, reconstructing or performing major renovation on public building or critical infrastructure that is or will be located in area of state that is susceptible to seismic events. Requires contracting agency to consult with Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission to determine if public improvement or public works is or will be located in area of state that is susceptible to seismic events. Requires contracting agency to consult with Department of Consumer and Business Services and local government to determine applicable seismic safety and seismic rehabilitation standards. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Public Testimony

Name	Organization	Position	Date
Brian Worley	Association of Oregon Counties	Oppose	2021-02-22
Lindsay Baker	Oregon Department of Transportation	Unknown	2021-02-23

Legislative History

Date	Chamber	Action
2021-02-02	H	First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2021-02-09	H	Referred to General Government.
2021-02-23	H	Public Hearing held.
2021-06-26	H	In committee upon adjournment.