Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2304: Relating to fairs; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2304 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to fairs; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Kevin Mannix (Republican), Paul Evans (Democratic), Dick Anderson (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
</b> </i>] 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. <b>Appropriates moneys to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for water and sewer improvements to the Union County Fairgrounds.</b> Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Mannix | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Paul Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Dick Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Ed Diehl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Christine Drazan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Jeff Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Mark Meek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Bruce Starr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Dwayne Yunker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.