HB 2291 — Appropriates moneys to establish a revolving grant program for organizers of festivals and other public events at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland.
Last action — In House Committee
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
<b>Digest: The Act would set up a grant program for organizers of festivals and other public events at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. The Act would fund a study of options for the operation and maintenance of the park that will improve the livability and economy in the city and the state. The Act would require a report of the study to be turned in next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.4).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act would require a study of economic development in this state with a report to be turned in next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6).</i>] [<i>Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to study economic development in Oregon. Directs the department to submit a report of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development no later than September 15, 2026.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2027.</i>] <b>Appropriates moneys to establish a revolving grant program for organizers of festivals and other public events at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. Funds a collaborative study by the Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies at Portland State University of options for the long-term, cost-effective operation and maintenance of Tom McCall Waterfront Park that will improve Portland's and Oregon's livability and economy. Requires the institute to submit a report to, among others, the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development. <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
Bill Text
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Read HB 2291 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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In House Committee
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (0)
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Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (90)
90 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 22% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| April Dobson | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniel Nguyen | Democrat | Yea |
| John Lively | Democrat | Yea |
| Mari Watanabe | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Shannon Isadore | Democrat | Yea |
| Alek Skarlatos | Republican | Nay |
| Dwayne Yunker | Republican | Nay |
| Ed Diehl | Republican | Yea |
| Virgle Osborne | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2291 do?
- <b>Digest: The Act would set up a grant program for organizers of festivals and other public events at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. The Act would fund a study of options for the operation and maintenance of the park that will improve the livability and economy in the city and the state. The Act would require a report of the study to be turned in next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.4).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act would require a study of economic development in this state with a report to be turned in next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6).</i>] [<i>Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to study economic development in Oregon. Directs the department to submit a report of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development no later than September 15, 2026.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2027.</i>] <b>Appropriates moneys to establish a revolving grant program for organizers of festivals and other public events at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. Funds a collaborative study by the Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies at Portland State University of options for the long-term, cost-effective operation and maintenance of Tom McCall Waterfront Park that will improve Portland's and Oregon's livability and economy. Requires the institute to submit a report to, among others, the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development. <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
- What is the current status of HB 2291?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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