Relating to the James Beard Public Market; declaring an emergency.
HB 3377 authorizes the State Treasurer to issue lottery bonds to raise $10 million in net proceeds for constructing the James Beard Public Market in Portland, with funds directed to the Historic Portland Public Market Foundation. The bill requires these bond proceeds to be deposited into a state economic development fund for the market's construction, aiming to support downtown Portland's economy, local food vendors, and farming industries. It declares an emergency effective July 1, 2025, to expedite the project. The legislation cites job creation and economic development as key purposes, aligning with the market's role in revitalizing downtown Portland.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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