The Oregon Supreme Court, in a split decision on Thursday, struck down an Oregon Department of Transportation rule requiring use of community workforce agreements.

The court ruled that ODOT did not follow proper public notice and comment processes in making the rule.

“It is a victory for fair and open competition in our state, and it’s a victory for process,” said Mike Salsgiver, executive director of the Associated General Contractors’ Oregon-Columbia chapter. “Process matters, and the majority agrees with that opinion.”

Joshua Dennis of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC argued on behalf of the contractors, and Assistant Attorney General Jona Jolyne Maukonen argued for the state.

Read the full article in the Daily Journal of Commerce.