The following public comments were made to the House Committee On Rules, February 13, 2025. Please use the timestamps below for quick reference.
1. Support for House Bill 2692 • 0:00:00
OFB supports the reforms outlined in House Bill 2692 based on farmers' experiences with Oregon OSHA's rulemaking on ag labor housing.
OFB believes a balanced regulatory process is essential for small businesses affected by these rules.
2. Need for Clear Problem Statements • 0:00:24
OFB supports the requirement for a detailed problem statement in rulemaking to facilitate productive stakeholder engagement.
Past rulemaking processes lacked clarity, leading to confusion and numerous uncoordinated proposals from stakeholders.
3. Economic Analysis Requirement • 0:02:14
OFB advocates for a new small business economic analysis that includes opportunity costs, which was previously overlooked by Oregon OSHA.
Farm families have repeatedly expressed concerns that these housing regulations would significantly impact their ability to house workers and maintain their farms viability.
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