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OR HB4104

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Nguyen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Renames the Oregon CHIPS Fund to the "Oregon Fostering Innovation Strength at Home and CHIPS Fund" and expands eligibility to businesses that meet federal CHIPS Act criteria but have not applied for federal assistance

  • Broadens eligible industries beyond semiconductors to include "targeted industries" such as metals and machinery, business services, food and beverages, forestry and wood products, high technology, bioscience, and outdoor gear and apparel

  • Reduces the minimum employee requirement for applicant preference from 10 to 5 full-time employees in Oregon and removes the application assistance grant provision (previously capped at $50,000)

  • Extends key program deadlines by three years: permit application deadline from January 1, 2027 to 2030, revenue/job creation deadline from January 1, 2033 to 2036, trade secret disclosure exemption from 2027 to 2030, and program sunset from 2033 to 2036

  • Declares an emergency for immediate effect upon passage and establishes an expenditure limitation for the 2025-2027 biennium (amount not specified in bill text)

Legislative Description

Relating to economic development; declaring an emergency.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/16/2026
Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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