HB 2661

Abstract

Requires Oregon Department of Administrative Services to monitor public agency compliance with requirements of program to promote products and services of individuals with disabilities. Authorizes department to refer finding of pattern or practice of noncompliance to Attorney General for enforcement. Requires department to oversee and verify compliance with requirements for public agencies to terminate a contract with a qualified nonprofit agency for individuals with disabilities and enter into a new contract for provision of same goods or services. Provides that department may remove successor service provider from list of sources of goods produced and services provided by qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with disabilities. Requires public agencies to request written affirmation of wage rates, summary of benefits and coverages and summary plan description for any insurance plan successor service provider provides to employees to verify compliance with requirement to offer employment and benefits to employees under previous contract that are as favorable as or more favorable than benefits available under previous contract. Permits Attorney General to bring action to enforce compliance with Act. Permits person to bring action on person's own behalf if Attorney General declines to bring action. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.