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OR HB2689
OR HB2689Relating to the competitiveness of the Oregon food sector; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells an agency to create a program for promoting the purchase of Oregon food sector products by persons in other states. The Act tells the agency to study topics related to the Oregon food sector. The Act gives money for the program and the study. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.1). Directs the State Department of Agriculture to establish a program to promote the purchase of Oregon-made food and beverage products by persons in other states. Directs the department to study the competitiveness of food and beverage processing businesses in Oregon. Directs the department to report to committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2026. Appropriates money to the department out of the General Fund for the program and the study. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon State Department of Agriculture to establish a domestic trade promotion program to encourage the purchase of Oregon-made food and beverage products in other states. The department will conduct a comprehensive study in partnership with tax-exempt trade organizations to examine the competitiveness of Oregon's food and beverage processing businesses. The study will analyze key factors including labor availability, automation potential, energy and capital affordability, comanufacturing capabilities, and technical assistance needs. By September 15, 2026, the department must submit a report to legislative committees with recommendations on helping these businesses remain competitive, reducing regulatory barriers, and expanding market opportunities. The bill appropriates $3,000,000 for the trade promotion program and an additional $750,000 for the study, with the study-related provisions set to be repealed on January 2, 2027. Given the bill's perceived importance for economic development and public welfare, it includes an emergency clause, making it effective immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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