HB 2563 Oregon House · 2021 Regular Session

Relating to assisting businesses to gain access to capital; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Creates program through which certain lenders may receive award moneys to fund accounts out of which lenders may reimburse themselves for losses on certain loans to business owners and entrepreneurs who currently lack access to capital. Authorizes Oregon Business Development Department to offer award moneys to lenders after competitive RFP process. Requires lenders accepting awards to enter into written agreements with department and specifies certain terms of agreements. Requires annual reports from lenders and department setting forth certain information about loan loss reserve account program experience. Sets forth circumstances in which lender may use for any purpose, or be required to repay, balance of award moneys. Requires interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to economic development to evaluate effectiveness of lender loan loss reserve account program not later than September 15, 2023. Appropriates moneys to department for purposes of lender loan loss reserve account program. Allocates lottery funds to Oregon Department of Administrative Services for distribution to Oregon Entrepreneurs Network to support economic needs of Oregon small business ecosystem. Requires matching funds from private, nonprofit or philanthropic sources before distributions may be made. Allocates lottery funds to Oregon Growth Fund to support early stage, small and first-time capital sources to help fill capital gaps encountered by Oregon businesses, especially underserved communities, rural areas and undersupported industry sectors. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021 Last action Jun 27, 2021
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3
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Committee
2
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Economic Recovery and Prosperity with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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