HB 2304 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to fairs; declaring an emergency.

Summary

] Removes the requirement that the amount of net proceeds from the Oregon State Lottery allocated to the County Fair Account not exceed $1.53 million annually and adjusts the percentage of net lottery proceeds allocated to the County Fair Account. Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to prepare and report a master plan for county fairground capital construction. Specifies content and procedural requirements for the report. Appropriates moneys to the department out of the General Fund for consultant services related to the report. Authorizes the issuance of bonds under Article XI-Q of the Oregon Constitution to support the use of the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center as a regional emergency and evacuee center. Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for water and sewer improvements to the Union County Fairgrounds. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to update the list of sponsors, add a new appropriation for water and sewer improvements to Union County Fairgrounds, and clarify the lottery allocation language. The digest was also updated to reflect these additions while retaining the original digest in brackets for reference.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include new funding for Union County Fairgrounds improvements and updated sponsor representation.

FISCAL

Added an appropriation to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for water and sewer improvements to Union County Fairgrounds.

ELIGIBILITY

Updated the list of bill sponsors to include additional representatives and senators.

REQUIREMENT

Modified the lottery allocation language to adjust the percentage of net proceeds allocated to the County Fair Account and clarify that funds are in addition to typical provisions.

TECHNICAL

Added the original digest text in brackets for reference alongside the updated digest.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 7, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Apr 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

3 primary · 14 co-sponsors