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Committee hears supporters urge attestation ban on contractors aiding deportation transports
Summary
Supporters told the committee HB 4,150 would align state spending with Oregon's sanctuary values by requiring contractors and grant recipients to attest they will not conduct deportation transportation activities except when ordered by a federal court; proponents cited Avelo's prior DHS contract as motivation.
The House Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection opened a public hearing on HB 4,150 on Feb. 5. The bill would add an attestation requirement to procurement contracts and awarded grants, requiring contractors, subcontractors or grant recipients to assert they will not work with a federal agency to conduct deportation transportation activities except when ordered by a federal court.
Sponsor Rep. Lamar Wise said the bill is about aligning how Oregon…
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