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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
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 OBDD to give info about emergencies to small businesses. The Act tells OBDD to run a program to give grants to small businesses to prepare for emergencies. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to develop a registry of small businesses interested in receiving communications relating to emergency management. Directs the department to use the registry to communicate information relating to emergency management to small busi- nesses. Directs the department to develop and implement a program to provide grants and assistance to small businesses to strengthen emergency resilience. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon Business Development Department (OBDD) to create a registry of small businesses (defined as businesses with 50 or fewer employees) interested in receiving emergency management communications. The department will collaborate with state and local emergency management agencies to use this registry to inform small businesses about emergency-related programs, opportunities, and preparedness strategies. Additionally, the bill establishes the Small Business Resilience Program, which will provide grants to help small businesses upgrade equipment, materials, or facilities to improve their emergency resilience, and offer technical assistance in navigating state and federal emergency preparedness and recovery programs. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, with the goal of enhancing the state's overall emergency management capabilities by better supporting and integrating small businesses into emergency planning and response efforts.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2769 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2769 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83745 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2769/Introduced |
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