Chapter 284 Organizations for Economic Development

284.055 [1987 c.506 §25; 1989 c.638 §§1,2; 1989 c.966 §17; 1991 c.461 §93; 1991 c.878 §5; renumbered 285.653 in 1991]

284.060 [1987 c.115 §1; renumbered 285.655 in 1991]

284.075 [1987 c.677 §2; renumbered 285.263 in 1991]

284.080 [1987 c.677 §3; renumbered 285.265 in 1991]

284.085 [1987 c.677 §§4,7; 1989 c.908 §59; renumbered 285.267 in 1991]

284.090 [1987 c.677 §5; renumbered 285.270 in 1991]

284.095 [1987 c.677 §8; renumbered 285.273 in 1991]

284.100 [1987 c.677 §1; renumbered 285.275 in 1991]

OREGON TOURISM COMMISSION

284.101 Definitions for ORS 284.101 to 284.148

As used in ORS 284.101 to 284.148, unless the context requires otherwise: “Commission” means the Oregon Tourism Commission. “Executive director” means the executive director of the Oregon Tourism Commission.

284.104 Legislative findings

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: Travel and recreation industries are important to the State of Oregon as a whole, and the health of these industries affects the well-being of all Oregonians. Tourist facilities and attractions serve the recreational and cultural needs of both visitors and residents. It is in the public interest to encoura…

284.107 Oregon Tourism Commission; qualifications; confirmation; term; compensation and expenses; officers; quorum

There is established an Oregon Tourism Commission consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor. Members of the commission are appointed to perform the duties of the commission as provided by law. Members are subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution. In appointing members of the commission un…

284.110 [1985 c.807 §3; 1987 c.769 §1; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.111 Duties of commission; marketing plan; rules

The Oregon Tourism Commission shall perform the following duties: Serve as a body to advise governmental bodies and agencies and private persons on the development and implementation of state policies and programs relating to tourism and recreation and to assist in the coordination of these activities. Advise the Governor and direct the executive director …

284.114 Review of marketing plan

Upon receipt of a comprehensive marketing plan prepared or revised by the Oregon Tourism Commission under ORS 284.111, the Governor, the Director of the Oregon Business Development Department and tourism industry associations may review the plan. If the Governor, the director or an industry association has any disagreement with the plan or if the Governor, d…

284.115 [1989 c.1015 §2; renumbered 285.570 in 1991]

284.118 Commission exempt from certain financial administration laws; contracts with state agencies for services; personnel policies and contracting and purchasing procedures

Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the provisions of ORS 200.035, 279.835 to 279.855 and 283.085 to 283.092 and ORS chapters 240, 276, 279A, 279B, 279C, 282, 283, 291, 292 and 293 do not apply to the Oregon Tourism Commission. The commission is subject to all other statutes governing a state agency that do not conflict with ORS 284.101 to …

284.120 [1985 c.807 §13c; 1987 c.769 §2; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.122 Authority of commission

To carry out the duties and purposes of the Oregon Tourism Commission, and in addition to other powers granted to the commission under ORS 284.101 to 284.148 or other law, the commission may: Make contracts and execute all instruments necessary or convenient for carrying out the duties of the commission; Acquire, own, hold, transfer, encumber or dispose of…

284.125 [1989 c.1015 §3; renumbered 285.573 in 1991]

284.126 Budget; financial records and statements

The Oregon Tourism Commission shall adopt budgets on a biennial basis using classifications of expenditures and revenue required by ORS 291.206 (1). That portion of the budget that is funded by appropriations from the General Fund or by allocations of lottery funds is subject to review and approval by the Legislative Assembly and to future modification by th…

284.130 [1985 c.807 §2; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.131 Commission account; disposition of moneys; exemption from expenditure limitations

All moneys collected, received by or appropriated to the Oregon Tourism Commission must be deposited into an account established by the commission in a depository bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In a manner consistent with the requirements of ORS chapter 295, the chair of the commission shall ensure that sufficient collateral secur…

284.134 Financial review by Secretary of State

The Secretary of State shall enter into agreements with the Oregon Tourism Commission to set an appropriate financial review schedule for the commission. In lieu of conducting a financial review, the Secretary of State may elect to contract for the financial review with, or accept a financial review conducted by, an independent certified public accountant.

284.135 [1989 c.1015 §4; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.138 Matching grant program; purposes; amount

The Oregon Tourism Commission shall administer a biennial matching grants program when the Legislative Assembly appropriates moneys therefor. The purpose of the matching grants program is to help develop and improve the economies of communities throughout Oregon by means of the improvement, expansion and promotion of the visitor industry. The commission sha…

284.140 [1985 c.807 §4; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.142 Executive director

The Oregon Tourism Commission shall appoint an executive director. The appointment shall be subject to the approval of the Governor. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the members of the commission. The commission shall set the compensation of the executive director. The executive director shall direct all administrative functions of the…

284.145 [1989 c.1015 §5; renumbered 285.575 in 1991]

284.146 Maintenance of tourist information centers

The Oregon Tourism Commission shall establish and maintain official tourist information centers near the principal entrance points into the state, and at other locations it considers appropriate, to be used to provide information to the public about public accommodations, transportation, commercial services for the traveling public, campgrounds, parks, recre…

284.148 Annual report to Legislative Fiscal Officer regarding transient lodging tax funds

No later than October 1 of each year, the Oregon Tourism Commission shall submit a report to the Legislative Fiscal Officer that identifies: The funds received by the commission during the prior fiscal year pursuant to ORS 320.305; The awards and commitments approved by the commission of these funds and of funds received in prior fiscal years; and Informa…

284.150 [1985 c.807 §5; 1987 c.769 §3; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.155 [1989 c.1015 §6; renumbered 285.577 in 1991]

284.160 [1985 c.807 §6; 1987 c.769 §4; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.165 [1989 c.1015 §7; renumbered 285.580 in 1991]

284.170 [1985 c.807 §7; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.175 [1989 c.1015 §8; renumbered 285.583 in 1991]

284.180 [1985 c.807 §8; 1987 c.769 §5; 1989 c.171 §37; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.185 [1989 c.1015 §9; renumbered 285.585 in 1991]

284.190 [1985 c.807 §15; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.195 [1989 c.1015 §10; renumbered 285.587 in 1991]

284.200 [1985 c.807 §9; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.205 [1989 c.1015 §11; 1991 c.11 §7; renumbered 285.590 in 1991]

284.210 [1985 c.807 §§13,14; 1987 c.769 §§6,16; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.215 [1989 c.1015 §12; 1991 c.11 §8; renumbered 285.593 in 1991]

284.220 [1985 c.807 §§10,11; 1987 c.769 §7; 1989 c.224 §48; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.225 [1989 c.1015 §13; 1991 c.11 §9; renumbered 285.595 in 1991]

284.230 [1985 c.807 §12; 1987 c.769 §8; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.235 [1989 c.1015 §14; 1991 c.459 §1; renumbered 285.597 in 1991]

284.240 [1985 c.807 §13a; 1987 c.769 §9; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.245 [1989 c.1015 §15; 1991 c.415 §1; renumbered 285.600 in 1991]

284.250 [1985 c.807 §13b; 1987 c.769 §10; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.254 [1989 c.1015 §16; renumbered 285.603 in 1991]

284.255 [1987 c.769 §§12,13; 1989 c.908 §60; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.259 [1989 c.1015 §17; renumbered 285.605 in 1991]

284.260 [1985 c.807 §1; repealed by 1989 c.1015 §24]

284.263 [1989 c.1015 §18; 1991 c.459 §2; renumbered 285.607 in 1991]

284.265 [1989 c.1015 §18a; 1991 c.11 §10; renumbered 285.610 in 1991]

284.270 [1989 c.1015 §19; 1991 c.11 §11; renumbered 285.613 in 1991]

284.275 [1989 c.1015 §20; 1991 c.11 §12; 1991 c.459 §3; renumbered 285.615 in 1991]

284.280 [1989 c.1051 §21; 1991 c.11 §13; 1991 c.415 §2; 1991 c.459 §4; renumbered 285.617 in 1991]

284.285 [1989 c.1015 §1; renumbered 285.620 in 1991]

284.290 [2015 c.682 §1; 2017 c.185 §1; repealed by 2017 c.297 §43]

284.292 [2015 c.682 §2; repealed by 2017 c.297 §43]

284.294 [2015 c.682 §3; 2017 c.185 §2; repealed by 2017 c.297 §43]

284.297 [2015 c.682 §4; repealed by 2017 c.297 §43]

OREGON FILM AND VIDEO OFFICE

284.300 Definitions for ORS 284.300 to 284.375

As used in ORS 284.300 to 284.375, unless the context requires otherwise: “Board” means the Film and Video Board. “Office” means the Oregon Film and Video Office created by ORS 284.305 (1).

284.305 Oregon Film and Video Office; status; continuing state obligation to support office

The Oregon Film and Video Office is created as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 284.300 to 284.375. Subject to legislative appropriations, the State of Oregon recognizes a continuing obligation to contribute to the support of the Oregon Film and Video Office. The State of Oregon recognizes that a continued financial partnership with the office…

284.310 [1985 c.776 §2; 1987 c.757 §1; 1989 c.537 §1; 1989 c.547 §4; 1989 c.833 §79; 1991 c.11 §14; 1991 c.687 §1; renumbered 285.700 in 1991]

284.315 Film and Video Board; appointment; qualifications; term; meetings; compensation

The Oregon Film and Video Office shall be governed by the Film and Video Board. The Film and Video Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor. The five members shall be appointed as follows: Two members shall be appointed from professional filmmakers, videographers or production and support service firms. Two members shall be from the …

284.320 [1985 c.776 §1; 1987 c.757 §2; renumbered 285.703 in 1991]

284.325 Director; appointment; powers

The Oregon Film and Video Office shall be under the administrative control of a director, who is appointed by and who holds office at the pleasure of the Film and Video Board. The board shall set the compensation of the director. The director of the office may appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the office and may prescribe their duties and fix…

284.330 [1985 c.776 §2a; 1987 c.757 §3; renumbered 285.705 in 1991]

284.335 Duties of director; contracts; prior approval by board for certain actions; biennial report; rules

Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, when carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the Oregon Film and Video Office, the director of the office may contract with any state agency for the performance of such duties, functions and powers that the director considers appropriate. The director of the office may not, without the prior app…

284.340 [1985 c.776 §4; 1987 c.757 §4; 1991 c.878 §6; renumbered 285.707 in 1991]

284.345 Duties of office

The Oregon Film and Video Office shall: Assist in the development of Oregon’s indigenous film and video industry. Act as the primary liaison and contact on behalf of the State of Oregon for film or video production companies and personnel operating in this state. Provide assistance to: Out-of-state production companies; Location managers and scouts; Fi…

284.350 [1985 c.776 §2b; repealed by 1987 c.757 §16]

284.355 Powers of office; fees

To carry out the purposes specified in ORS 284.345, the Oregon Film and Video Office may: Make contracts and execute all instruments necessary or convenient for carrying out the duties of the office; Acquire, own, hold, dispose of and encumber real or personal property of any kind, or any interest in that property; Enter into agreements or other transacti…

284.360 [1985 c.776 §5; 1987 c.168 §7; renumbered 285.710 in 1991]

284.365 Deposit of office moneys in depository account; investment of moneys; payment of expenses; biennial budget; public hearing; expenditures exempt from state expenditure limitations; accounting requirements

All moneys collected, received or appropriated to the Oregon Film and Video Office shall be deposited in an account established in accordance with ORS 295.001 to 295.108. Subject to approval by the chairperson, the board may invest moneys collected or received by the office. Investments made by the board are limited to the types of investments listed in ORS …

284.367 Oregon Production Investment Fund; source of moneys in fund; uses of moneys

The Oregon Production Investment Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Production Investment Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the Oregon Production Investment Fund shall consist of: Amounts donated to the fund; Amounts appropriated or otherwise transferred to the …

284.368 Reimbursement from fund; maximum amounts allowable; additional payment; verification of eligible expenses; rules

As used in this section: “Actual Oregon expenses” means the costs paid in Oregon for principal photography, production or postproduction in Oregon of a film, or for media production services, including but not limited to the purchase or rental cost of equipment, food, lodging, real property and permits and payments made for salaries, wages and benefits for …

284.369 Marketing

The Oregon Film and Video Office may hire or contract with a marketer to market the tax credits described in ORS 315.514 to taxpayers.

284.370 [1985 c.776 §6; 1987 c.168 §8; renumbered 285.713 in 1991]

284.371 Creative Opportunity Program; rules; eligible projects

The Oregon Film and Video Office shall develop and implement a Creative Opportunity Program to make payments to entities for the creation and funding of projects described in subsection (4) of this section that promote the film, television, interactive, animation and media industries in Oregon. The office shall establish by rule the eligibility requirements…

284.372 Diversity, equity and inclusion policy

In addition to any applicable requirements under ORS 284.368, a company seeking reimbursement under ORS 284.368 must: Have a written diversity, equity and inclusion policy as of the date on which the company submits an application for reimbursement; In accordance with the written policy described in subsection (1) of this section, actively engage in good f…

284.375 Applicability of other laws

Except as otherwise provided by law, ORS 279.835 to 279.855 and 283.085 to 283.092 and ORS chapters 240, 276, 279A, 279B, 279C, 282, 283, 291, 292 and 293 do not apply to the Oregon Film and Video Office. Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, ORS 279A.100, 279A.250 to 279A.290, 282.210 to 282.230, 293.235, 293.240, 293.245, 293.260, 293.262, 293.6…

284.380 [1985 c.776 §7; 1987 c.757 §5; renumbered 285.715 in 1991]

284.390 [1985 c.776 §§8,9; 1987 c.757 §6; renumbered 285.717 in 1991]

284.400 [1985 c.776 §14; 1987 c.757 §7; renumbered 285.720 in 1991]

284.410 [1985 c.776 §12; 1987 c.757 §8; renumbered 285.723 in 1991]

284.415 [1987 c.757 §18; renumbered 285.725 in 1991]

284.420 [1985 c.776 §10; 1987 c.757 §9; renumbered 285.727 in 1991]

284.425 [1987 c.757 §18a; renumbered 285.730 in 1991]

284.428 [1987 c.757 §19; repealed by 1991 c.902 §121]

284.430 [1985 c.776 §22; 1987 c.506 §26; renumbered 461.710 in 1987]

284.440 [1985 c.776 §3; 1987 c.757 §§10,22; 1989 c.966 §18; 1991 c.687 §2; renumbered 285.733 in 1991]

284.445 [1987 c.757 §20; renumbered 285.735 in 1991]

284.450 [1985 c.776 §11; repealed by 1987 c.757 §16]

284.455 [1987 c.757 §23; 1991 c.944 §2; renumbered 285.737 in 1991]

284.460 [1985 c.776 §13; repealed by 1987 c.757 §16]

284.470 [1985 c.776 §15; repealed by 1987 c.757 §16]

284.480 [1985 c.776 §16; repealed by 1987 c.757 §16]

284.490 [1985 c.776 §17; 1987 c.757 §11; 1991 c.687 §3; 1991 c.944 §3; renumbered 285.740 in 1991]

284.500 [1985 c.776 §18; 1987 c.757 §12; renumbered 285.743 in 1991]

284.510 [1985 c.776 §19; 1987 c.757 §13; renumbered 285.745 in 1991]

284.520 [1985 c.776 §20; 1987 c.757 §14; renumbered 285.747 in 1991]

284.530 [1985 c.776 §21; 1987 c.757 §15; renumbered 285.750 in 1991]

284.535 [1989 c.909 §48; renumbered 285.753 in 1991]

284.540 [2003 c.800 §3; 2005 c.748 §24; 2007 c.804 §84; 2013 c.230 §3; 2013 c.747 §205; 2013 c.768 §176; repealed by 2017 c.532 §9]

GOVERNOR’S ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION TEAM

284.545 Legislative findings

The Legislative Assembly finds that: There is a need for a statewide inventory of sites that are planned and zoned for industrial or traded sector uses and are ready for development; There is a need to improve coordination among local, regional and state agencies with respect to economic development programs, planning and policy; and There is a need for a…

284.550 Definition of “traded sector.”

As used in ORS 284.545 to 284.565 and sections 12 and 15 to 20, chapter 800, Oregon Laws 2003, unless the context requires otherwise, “traded sector” has the meaning given that term in ORS 285A.010.

284.555 Economic Revitalization Team; regulatory efficiency group; membership; purpose; reports

The Governor shall establish the Economic Revitalization Team in the office of the Governor for the purpose of coordinating and streamlining state policies, programs and procedures and providing coordinated state agency assistance to local governments. The team shall establish a regulatory efficiency group to assist the team consisting of the directors of t…

284.560 Duties of team

The Economic Revitalization Team established pursuant to ORS 284.555, acting through the regulatory efficiency group agencies, shall: Give priority to expediting permits or other actions necessary for development projects proposed for a site identified for industrial or traded sector development under section 12, chapter 800, Oregon Laws 2003; and Take act…

284.565 Development of process for certifying sites ready for industrial or traded sector development

The Oregon Business Development Department, in coordination with the Economic Revitalization Team established pursuant to ORS 284.555, shall develop and administer a process for certifying sites throughout the state that are ready for industrial or traded sector development.

284.570 Development of state economic development strategy; advisory committee; rules; focus of strategy

The Governor shall direct the Oregon Business Development Commission, in consultation with the Economic Revitalization Team established pursuant to ORS 284.555 and other state agencies as appropriate, to appoint an advisory committee composed of representatives of local governments, ports, local economic development organizations and private industry and oth…

284.575 Duties of Department of Transportation related to state economic development strategy

In furtherance of the state economic development strategy developed under ORS 284.570, the Department of Transportation shall: Develop a process to prioritize funding for transportation projects that further the state economic development strategy. Develop and maintain state transportation policies and a comprehensive long-range plan for a safe, multimodal…

284.577 State and local cooperation to provide industrial, commercial and retail development sites; implementation of state economic development strategy; rules

In furtherance of the state economic development strategy developed under ORS 284.570, the Land Conservation and Development Commission shall: Provide local governments with basic and advanced methods for identifying, analyzing and providing for industrial, commercial and retail development sites. Develop and provide guidebooks and other appropriate materi…

284.580 Role of local governments in implementation of state economic development strategy

Local governments, as defined in ORS 174.116, shall participate in the implementation of the state economic development strategy developed under ORS 284.570 by demonstrating a willingness to: Coordinate local economic development plans with the state economic development strategy; and Expedite amendments to comprehensive plans and land use regulations.

284.585 Assistance to local governments; site assessment methodology

In furtherance of the state economic development strategy developed under ORS 284.570, the Department of State Lands shall: Consistent with ORS 196.674, focus wetlands inventories on areas described in the state economic development strategy. The department may provide grants and technical assistance to local governments to conduct the inventories. Develop…

284.590 Legislative findings

The Legislative Assembly finds that: New approaches are needed to plan the way economic development takes place in the manufacturing sectors of this state. The concept of manufacturing business ecosystems has become relevant as the focus of economic development in manufacturing sectors extends to regional economic communities of interacting organizations an…

284.592 Definitions for ORS 284.590 to 284.597

As used in ORS 284.590 to 284.597: “Geographic region” means the following regions and counties: South Willamette Valley, comprising Benton, Lane and Linn Counties. Mid-Willamette Valley, comprising Marion and Polk Counties. Mid-Columbia Valley, comprising Hood River, Sherman and Wasco Counties in the State of Oregon and Klickitat County in the State of …

284.594 Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Partnership Advisory Committee; duties

The Oregon Business Development Department may appoint a Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Partnership Advisory Committee to advise and make recommendations to the department regarding the Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Partnership and manufacturing economic development in this state. The advisory committee, if appointed, shall advise and make recommendation…

284.597 Regional collaboration regarding manufacturing economic development; proposals for federal funds; authority to enter into agreements

The Oregon Business Development Department shall facilitate regional collaboration among manufacturing economic development stakeholders through consultation with and support of the Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Partnership in the geographic regions represented by the partnership by: Providing financial assistance to businesses, programs and entities enga…

284.600 [Formerly 285A.150; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.604 [Formerly 285A.153; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.608 [Formerly 285A.156; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.610 [1985 c.814 §3; 1987 c.837 §3; 1991 c.488 §1; 1993 c.210 §1; 1999 c.274 §3; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]

284.612 [Formerly 285A.159; 2009 c.885 §20; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.615 [Formerly 285A.162; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.618 [Formerly 285A.165; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.620 [1985 c.814 §1; 1991 c.488 §2; 1993 c.210 §2; repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]

284.622 [Formerly 285A.168; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.625 [Formerly 285A.170; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.628 [Formerly 285A.174; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.630 [1985 c.814 §4; 1987 c.94 §101; 1987 c.837 §10; 1987 c.879 §12; 1993 c.210 §3; 1997 c.802 §15; 1999 c.274 §4; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]

284.631 [2009 c.885 §18; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.633 [2009 c.885 §19; 2011 c.637 §91; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.635 [2009 c.885 §21; repealed by 2017 c.532 §16]

284.640 [1985 c.814 §2; 1987 c.837 §4; 1991 c.488 §3; 1993 c.210 §4; 1999 c.274 §5; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]

284.650 [1985 c.814 §6; 1987 c.837 §5; 1989 c.908 §61; 1993 c.210 §§5,6; 1999 c.274 §6; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]

284.655 [1999 c.274 §2; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]

284.660 [1985 c.814 §6a; 1993 c.210 §8; repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]

284.665 [1999 c.274 §9; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]

284.670 [1985 c.814 §5; 1987 c.837 §6; 1989 c.908 §62; 1993 c.210 §§9,10; repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]

284.675 [1999 c.274 §10; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]

284.680 [1985 c.814 §8; 1987 c.837 §7; 1989 c.259 §1; 1991 c.488 §4; 1993 c.210 §12; repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]

284.690 [1985 c.814 §9; 1987 c.837 §8; 1991 c.488 §5; 1993 c.210 §13; repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]

284.695 [1989 c.1090 §4; 1993 c.210 §14; repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]

284.700 [1985 c.814 §10; 1991 c.488 §6; 1993 c.210 §15; repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]

OREGON INNOVATION COUNCIL

284.701 Definitions for ORS 284.701 to 284.749

As used in ORS 284.701 to 284.749: “Equity investment” means any investment not prohibited under Article XI, section 6, of the Oregon Constitution. “Innovation-based economic development” includes, but is not limited to, a technology, product, process or innovation that: Derives from and supports innovation and research; Promotes Oregon’s market capaciti…

284.705 [1987 c.837 §§2,12; 1991 c.488 §7; 1993 c.210 §16; 1999 c.274 §7; repealed by 2001 c.922 §35]

284.706 Oregon Innovation Council; members; powers and duties; compensation and expenses

There is created the Oregon Innovation Council consisting of the following voting members: The Governor or the Governor’s designated representative, who shall be chairperson of the council. Seven members appointed by the Governor who are experienced entrepreneurs or investors or are engaged in the operations of Oregon traded sector industries or Oregon gro…

284.710 [1985 c.814 §11; 1991 c.488 §8; 1993 c.210 §17; repealed by 1999 c.274 §22]

284.711 Duty to advise; distribution of moneys; fees

The Oregon Innovation Council shall provide advice to the Governor, the Legislative Assembly, research institutions, public agencies that support economic development and the private sector on issues related to: Promoting the commercialization of research from the private sector, universities and colleges, including investments in signature research centers…

284.715 State plan for innovation and economic competitiveness

The Oregon Innovation Council shall develop a state plan for innovation and economic competitiveness. The plan shall include policy and program recommendations to: Identify and expand the state’s industry and core research strengths related to Oregon traded sector industries, Oregon growth businesses and higher education that have the highest potential for …

284.720 Oregon Innovation Fund

There is created within the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Oregon Innovation Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Innovation Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the Oregon Innovation Fund shall consist of: Amounts donated to the fund; Amounts appropriated or otherwise transferred to the fund by the Legislative As…

284.725 [2005 c.748 §8; 2009 c.805 §4; 2011 c.610 §6; repealed by 2019 c.131 §8]

284.730 [2005 c.748 §10; repealed by 2019 c.131 §8]

284.735 [2005 c.748 §9; 2011 c.610 §7; 2015 c.767 §87; repealed by 2019 c.131 §8]

Note: Section 14, chapter 131, Oregon Laws 2019, provides: Sec. 14. Notwithstanding the repeal of ORS 284.735 by section 8 of this 2019 Act, the State Chief Information Officer shall include in the economic development section on the Oregon transparency website required under ORS 276A.253 (4)(d) the names of persons who received grants or loans from the Ore…

284.740 Oregon Innovation Council signature research centers

The Oregon Innovation Council may establish one or more signature research centers to maximize collaborative ventures among research institutions, public entities and Oregon growth businesses that will capitalize on opportunities to obtain private and federal funding for the research and development of innovation-based economic development. The council may …

284.742 Grants, loans and equity investments for innovation-based economic development; contracts to manage equity investments; fees; rules

Subject to the approval of the Oregon Business Development Department, the Oregon Innovation Council may make grants, loans and equity investments from the Oregon Innovation Fund created under ORS 284.720 to fund proposals that have as their principal objectives: The establishment of partnerships between, and collaborations with, research institutions and O…

284.745 Definitions for ORS 284.745 to 284.749

As used in ORS 284.745 to 284.749, “bond-related costs” means: The costs and expenses of issuing and administering bonds under ORS 284.745 to 284.749, including but not limited to: Paying or redeeming the bonds, including principal, interest and premium, if any; Paying amounts due in connection with credit enhancement devices or reserve instruments; Payi…

284.746 Revenue bonds for financing innovation-based economic development; issuance; use of proceeds; nature of revenue bonds; bondholders’ liens; statute as contract with bondholders; powers of council

The Oregon Innovation Council, in consultation with the Oregon Business Development Department, shall determine eligibility for revenue bond financing of proposals for funding under ORS 284.742 pursuant to rules adopted by the council in consultation with the department. After determining that a proposal, grant, loan or equity investment is eligible for rev…

284.747 Oregon Innovation Bond Fund

The Oregon Innovation Bond Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The net proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds issued under ORS 284.746 must be credited to the Oregon Innovation Bond Fund. Investment earnings received on moneys in the fund must be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously a…

284.748 Oregon Innovation Debt Service Fund

The Oregon Innovation Debt Service Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Oregon Innovation Debt Service Fund consists of: An amount from the moneys deposited in the Oregon Innovation Fund credited to the Oregon Innovation Debt Service Fund by the State Treasurer that is necessary in a fiscal year, as det…

284.749 Oregon Innovation Bond Administration Fund

The Oregon Innovation Bond Administration Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Oregon Innovation Bond Administration Fund consists of: The amount of revenue bond proceeds remaining after depositing the net proceeds in the Oregon Innovation Bond Fund pursuant to ORS 284.747; The proceeds of revenue bond…

284.750 [1987 c.911 §3; 1993 c.744 §14; 1997 c.631 §433; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]

OREGON SOLUTIONS NETWORK

284.751 Regional collaboration among universities and Oregon Solutions Network; authority to contract; rules

For the purposes of this section, “Oregon Solutions Network” means the Oregon Solutions Network established pursuant to Executive Order 11-12 dated December 16, 2011, including but not limited to regional advisory committees and regional solutions centers within the network. The Oregon Business Development Department shall facilitate regional collaboration …

284.752 Definitions for ORS 284.752 to 284.754

As used in ORS 284.752 to 284.754: “Community and economic development” means development that: Relates to, supports and promotes the policies and objectives of the Regional Solutions Program established under ORS 284.754; Promotes, expands or prevents the decline of local, regional and statewide industries and businesses located or to be located in Orego…

284.753 Grant, loan and incentive programs; state agencies to apply regional priorities in project funding decisions; factors to consider

In awarding grants, loans or incentive funds for projects undertaken in connection with grant, loan or incentive programs, state agencies listed in ORS 284.754 (3)(a)(A) to (E) shall, consistent with the programs’ enabling legislation, rules and regulations, use regional priorities for community and economic development as described in ORS 284.754 in the con…

284.754 Regional Solutions Program; centers; teams; advisory committees; duties and responsibilities

The Regional Solutions Program is established within the office of the Governor, in collaboration with state agencies, consisting of regional solutions centers described in subsection (2) of this section, regional solutions teams described in subsection (3) of this section and regional solutions advisory committees described in subsection (4) of this section…

284.755 [1987 c.911 §§1,2; 1989 c.501 §1; 1997 c.631 §434; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]

284.760 [1987 c.911 §4; 1997 c.631 §435; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]

284.765 [1987 c.911 §5; 1997 c.631 §436; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]

284.770 [1987 c.911 §6; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]

EASTERN OREGON BORDER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGION

284.771 Definitions

As used in ORS 284.771 to 284.801, unless the context requires otherwise: “Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Region” or “region” means that part of the state that: Is within 20 miles of the Oregon border with the State of Idaho, and that includes, but is not limited to, the cities of Ontario, Vale and Nyssa; Includes Willow Creek and Brogan; Is …

284.775 [1987 c.911 §9; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]

284.776 Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board; members; quorum; meetings; advisory and technical committees; staffing

The Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board is established to formulate and implement strategies and practices for strategic investment in workforce development and economic development in the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Region and to arrange for the awarding of grants and making of loans for the purpose of encouraging workforce devel…

284.780 [1987 c.911 §10; 1997 c.631 §437; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]

284.781 Duties, functions and powers; rules

The Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board has the following duties, functions and powers: To identify policies and strategies that will: Promote workforce development, including development of residential housing necessary to attract and keep employees in the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Region, and economic development; Facilitat…

284.783 Agreement with third-party administrator

Upon finalizing a proposed agreement with a third-party administrator pursuant to ORS 284.781 (4), the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board shall submit the proposed agreement to the Oregon Business Development Department. The department shall review the proposed agreement and if the department determines that the agreement is sufficient for the…

284.785 [1987 c.911 §11; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]

284.786 Identification of laws that place region’s development efforts at disadvantage

Upon identifying a specific law in accordance with ORS 284.781 (3), the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board: May recommend to the agency, board or commission that imposes or administers the law that the agency, board or commission consider an exception or waiver to the law in order to assist in workforce development and economic development eff…

284.790 [1987 c.911 §12; 1993 c.18 §49; 1997 c.631 §438; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]

284.791 Grant and loan programs to expand development; eligibility; applications; rules; fees; moneys to be retained for programs

Subject to available funds, the third-party administrator shall operate one or more programs to award grants and make loans to eligible applicants to enhance and expand workforce development or economic development in the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Region. No more than 10 programs may be active at any time. A program is active as long as any…

284.793 Annual submission of program information by third-party administrator; board report to legislature

On or before June 30 of each year, the third-party administrator shall submit the following information from the previous 12 months to the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board: The number of businesses or regionally significant industrial sites that were assisted with grants awarded and loans made through programs under ORS 284.791; The types a…

284.795 [1987 c.911 §13; repealed by 2005 c.80 §7]

284.796 Rulemaking

The Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board shall adopt rules to implement and administer the provisions of ORS 284.771 to 284.801 and may consult with the Oregon Business Development Department in the rulemaking process.

284.797 Residency preference for civil service positions in region

As used in this section: “Civil service position” means any position, regardless of whether it is labeled a “civil service position,” for which a hiring or promotion decision is made or required to be made based on the results of a merit based, competitive process that includes, but is not limited to, consideration of an applicant’s or employee’s relative a…

284.800 [Formerly 447.800; 1991 c.11 §15; renumbered 285.253 in 1991]

284.801 Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board Fund

The Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Business Development Department for distributio…

284.805 [Formerly 447.805; renumbered 285.255 in 1991]

284.810 [Formerly 447.810; renumbered 285.257 in 1991]

284.815 [Formerly 447.815; 1991 c.11 §16; renumbered 285.260 in 1991]

284.820 [Formerly 447.820; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.825 [Formerly 447.825; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.831 [Formerly 447.831; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.834 [Formerly 447.834; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.835 [Formerly 447.835; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.840 [Formerly 447.840; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.845 [Formerly 447.845; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.850 [Formerly 447.850; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.855 [Formerly 447.855; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.860 [Formerly 447.860; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.865 [Formerly 447.865; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.875 [Formerly 447.875; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

284.880 [Formerly 447.880; repealed by 1991 c.11 §19]

OREGON GROWTH BOARD

284.881 Definitions for ORS 284.881 to 284.890

As used in ORS 284.881 to 284.890, unless the context requires otherwise: “Business” means a corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, joint venture, cooperative, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, group of individuals, nonprofit entity or other entity that is or will be operating or doing business in Oregon. …

284.882 Legislative intent

It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly, in enacting ORS 284.881 to 284.890, to encourage investment in and availability of capital to businesses in this state, including but not limited to traded sector businesses, businesses in the initial and follow-up phases of development and businesses in the rural regions of this state, and to increase resources …

284.883 Oregon Growth Board; members; staff

The Oregon Growth Board is established to formulate and implement policies and procedures to administer ORS 284.881 to 284.890, and to make recommendations for the investment, reinvestment, management and coordination of funds in the Oregon Growth Account established under ORS 348.702 and the Oregon Growth Fund established under ORS 284.890. The board shall…

284.885 Duties, functions and powers; rules; recommendations to Legislative Assembly; annual report

The Oregon Growth Board has the following duties, functions and powers: To maintain, invest and reinvest moneys in the Oregon Growth Fund established under ORS 284.890 consistent with the policies and procedures established by the board and the investment standard stated in ORS 293.726, including but not limited to the creation and maintenance of one or mor…

284.887 Authority to contract with management companies or state agencies to manage and invest moneys; standards and requirements; rules

The Oregon Growth Board may contract with one or more management companies or state agencies to manage and invest the moneys in the Oregon Growth Account established under ORS 348.702 and the Oregon Growth Fund established under ORS 284.890. For purposes of this subsection, a contract with a management company or state agency may consist of: A partnership a…

284.890 Oregon Growth Fund; sources; uses

The Oregon Growth Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Growth Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the Oregon Growth Fund consist of: Amounts donated to the fund; Moneys transferred to the fund from the federal government, state agencies or local governments; Amount…

284.895 [Formerly 182.815; renumbered 285.250 in 1991]

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