SB 979
Provides that constructing child care facility within project for affordable housing does not subject project for affordable housing to prevailing wage requirements if child care facility meets specified requirements.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SHDEV) |
| Sponsors | Elizabeth Steiner (Democrat) (Chief), Dick Anderson (Republican) (Chief), Lisa Reynolds (Democrat) (Chief), Kayse Jama (Democrat) (Chief), Jeffrey Helfrich (Republican) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Provides that constructing child care facilities within affordable housing projects does not subject those projects to prevailing wage requirements under specified conditions.
Overview#
Provides that constructing child care facility within project for affordable housing does not subject project for affordable housing to prevailing wage requirements if child care facility meets specified requirements. Provides that prevailing wage requirements do apply to construction of child care facility. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Dirks | Home Forward | Support | 2023-03-22 |
| Sokho Eath | Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization | Neutral | 2023-03-22 |
| Brian Hoop | Housing Oregon | Support | 2023-03-22 |
| Dana Hepper | Portland | Support | 2023-03-22 |
| Mayor Lacey Beaty | City of Beaverton | Support | 2023-03-22 |
| Jenna Jones | Metro | Support | 2023-03-24 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-22 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2023-02-23 | S | Referred to Housing and Development. |
| 2023-03-22 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-06-25 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |