Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2756: Relating to international economic relations; 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 2756 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to international economic relations; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Paul Evans (Democratic), David Gomberg (Democratic), Sen Woods, Kevin Mannix (Republican), Ben Bowman (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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>] Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to establish the Oregon-Taiwan Trade Center and the Oregon-Vietnam Trade Center. <b>Authorizes the department to establish up to five additional trade centers or offices in countries that the department determines are critical commercial partners.</b> Requires the department to study options to reorganize the agency staff structure for the purpose of fostering economic relations and expanding trade between Oregon and the countries in which a trade center is established. Requires the department to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to economic development no later than September 15, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| David Gomberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Sen Woods | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Mannix | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Ben Bowman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
“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.