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James Barta | Legislative and Policy Director
James.Barta@employ.oregon.gov | 503-507-4454
Perla Brambila-Arechiga | Legislative Coordinator
Perla.A.Brambila-Arechiga@employ.oregon.gov | 971-283-0378
Links to recent testimony and written information on agency initiatives provided by department representatives to Oregon's Legislature:
Legislative Days 2026
January 14, 2026 Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development
Work Session: Item # 28. Employment Department - Paid Leave Oregon Support and System Enhancements
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January 13, 2026 Senate Interim Committee on Labor and Business Informational Meeting: Overview of 2026 Committee Legislative Concept 220: Relating to the administration of moneys within the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund
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November 18, 2025House Interim Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Informational Meeting: IRS Rule related to Taxability of Paid Leave Contributions and Benefits
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November 17, 2025 Senate Interim Committee on Labor and Business Informational Meeting: Overview of IRS Rule related to Taxability of Paid Leave Contributions and Benefits |
Legislative Session 2026
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February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026
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