HB 2870
Requires contracting agency to accept from contractors bonds in lieu of retainage for construction projects and public improvement contracts.
| Status | In House Conference Committee (HB2870) |
| Sponsors | Paul Evans (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | Has minimal revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Requires contracting agencies to accept bonds from contractors in lieu of retainage for construction and public improvement contracts.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Paul Evans
Overview#
Requires contracting agency to accept from contractors bonds in lieu of retainage for construction projects and public improvement contracts. Specifies requirements for submitting bonds. Specifies relations between contractor and subcontractor when contractor submits bond on behalf of subcontractor. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Gerlicher | Wilsonville | Support | 2023-02-28 |
| James Chaney | Lane County | Support | 2023-03-01 |
| John Killin | Associated Wall and Ceiling Contractors | Support | 2023-04-25 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-09 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2023-01-16 | H | Referred to Business and Labor. |
| 2023-02-27 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-04-04 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2023-04-10 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed. |
| 2023-04-11 | H | Second reading. |
| 2023-04-12 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to April 13, 2023 Calendar. |
| 2023-04-13 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to April 14, 2023 Calendar. |
| 2023-04-14 | H | Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed. |
| 2023-04-17 | S | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2023-04-19 | S | Referred to Labor and Business. |
| 2023-04-25 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-05-04 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2023-05-09 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2023-05-15 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.) |
| 2023-06-15 | S | Second reading. |
| 2023-06-16 | S | Carried over to 06-20 by unanimous consent. |
| 2023-06-20 | S | Carried over to 06-21 by unanimous consent. |
| 2023-06-21 | S | Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed. |
| 2023-06-21 | S | Campos, absent, granted unanimous consent to vote aye. |
| 2023-06-21 | S | Vote explanation(s) filed by Smith DB. |
| 2023-06-23 | H | House refused to concur in Senate amendments. |
| 2023-06-23 | H | Representatives Evans, Holvey, Smith G appointed House conferees. |
| 2023-06-25 | S | Senators Knopp, Patterson, Taylor appointed Senate conferees. |
| 2023-06-25 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |