Relating to small business economic development in rural areas of state.
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HB 2686 — Relating to small business economic development in rural areas of state.
Last action — In committee upon adjournment.
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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 died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Authorizes Oregon Innovation Council to make grants to small businesses for seed and start-up capital and gap funding to create and support invention, innovation and economic development in rural areas of state. Authorizes council to provide monetary awards to winners of contests designed to attract invention, innovative and entrepreneurial solutions and opportunities in rural areas of state. Establishes Oregon Fund for Rural Small Business Development. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to council to implement and administer grant program.
Bill Text
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Read HB 2686 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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In committee upon adjournment.
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Referred to Economic Development and Trade with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sponsors
- Julie Fahey · Cosponsor
- Paul Evans · Primary
- Teresa Alonso Leon · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Paul Evans Democrat
Co-sponsors (2)
- Julie Fahey Democrat
- Teresa Alonso Leon
Not signed on (87)
87 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2686 do?
- Authorizes Oregon Innovation Council to make grants to small businesses for seed and start-up capital and gap funding to create and support invention, innovation and economic development in rural areas of state. Authorizes council to provide monetary awards to winners of contests designed to attract invention, innovative and entrepreneurial solutions and opportunities in rural areas of state. Establishes Oregon Fund for Rural Small Business Development. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to council to implement and administer grant program.
- Who sponsors HB 2686?
- HB 2686 is sponsored by Julie Fahey (Democrat), Paul Evans (Democrat), and Teresa Alonso Leon.
- What is the current status of HB 2686?
- This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2686?
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