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OregonHB 35502025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to an exemption for certain minor league baseball players from certain laws governing employment conditions.

Sponsored By: Dacia Grayber (Democratic), Janeen Sollman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Fewer wage protections for minor league players

Qualifying minor league baseball players are exempt from Oregon's wage-and-hour laws, including minimum wage and overtime protections. The exemption requires a playing contract with a professional sports organization. Players must also be covered by a collective bargaining agreement that provides for wages and working conditions.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Dacia Grayber

    Democratic • House

  • Janeen Sollman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 68 • No: 21

Senate vote • 5/15/2025

Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.

Yes: 22 • No: 5

Senate vote • 5/6/2025

Labor and Business: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 4 • No: 1

House vote • 3/25/2025

Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.

Yes: 35 • No: 15

House vote • 3/19/2025

Labor and Workplace Standards: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 156, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

    6/11/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    5/27/2025House

  3. President signed.

    5/20/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    5/20/2025House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.

    5/15/2025Senate

  6. Carried over to 05-15 by unanimous consent.

    5/14/2025Senate

  7. Second reading.

    5/13/2025Senate

  8. Recommendation: Do pass.

    5/13/2025Senate

  9. Work Session held.

    5/6/2025Senate

  10. Public Hearing held.

    5/1/2025Senate

  11. Referred to Labor and Business.

    3/27/2025Senate

  12. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    3/27/2025Senate

  13. Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.

    3/25/2025House

  14. Second reading.

    3/24/2025House

  15. Recommendation: Do pass.

    3/24/2025House

  16. Work Session held.

    3/19/2025House

  17. Public Hearing held.

    3/5/2025House

  18. Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.

    2/12/2025House

  19. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/11/2025House

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