Legislative Administration

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) in Salem, OR is a state agency that provides assistance and information to consumers and businesses in Oregon. They offer a wide range of services including consumer protection, workplace safety, financial regulation, insurance regulation, and workers' compensation. With a dedicated team of professionals, DCBS aims to ensure fair and safe practices in the marketplace and promote the well-being of both consumers and businesses in the state. DCBS is committed to addressing various concerns such as building safety, financial services, insurance issues, job hazards, worker discrimination, and workers' compensation. They provide resources and support to individuals and businesses through their ombudsman offices, complaint filing processes, and regulatory divisions. With their expertise and dedication, DCBS strives to create a fair and transparent business environment while safeguarding the rights and interests of consumers and workers in Oregon.Generated from the website

The Insurance Division protects the public by ensuring the financial soundness of insurers. It is a part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, which is administered by the state of Oregon. The division reviews insurance products and premium rates for compliance purposes. The Insurance Division resolves consumer complaints and licenses insurance producers and consultants. In addition, it investigates and penalizes companies and producers for the violations of insurance law. The division monitors the marketplace conduct of insurers and producers. The Insurance Division also educates the public about insurance issues. Its market surveillance unit develops policy recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to correct inequities.

The Transportation Development Division is a part of the Oregon Department of Transportation, which develops programs related to highways, railways, roads and bridges. The department also offers public transportation, motor carrier regulation, driver and vehicle licensing solutions. Established in 1969, the Oregon Department of Transportation administers several transportation safety programs. It develops rail passenger and freight systems and bicycle and pedestrian paths. The department additionally manages communications, motor carrier, public transits and transportation safety divisions. The Oregon Department of Transportation is governed by the state of Oregon, which also manages aviation, corrections, education, environmental quality, human services, judicial, military and water resources departments.