Committee hears competing views on enterprise zone overhaul, industrial-site funding and permitting reforms Supporters urged HB 4084A’s mix of fast-track permitting, $40 million for industrial site readiness, and enterprise zone modernization; local governments and businesses warned it would make sites more competitive, while special districts and advocates raised concerns about extended tax abatements and data center exemptions.

Oregon's House Revenue Committee is at the crossroads of economic growth and fiscal responsibility, debating a bold bill that could transform industrial site readiness while raising red flags over tax abatements for local districts.

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Panelists tell committee Oregon JOBS Act aims to unlock build‑ready industrial land and modernize incentives Supporters told the committee LC 237 would designate a North Hillsboro industrial site as build-ready, update incentives (R&D tax credits, enterprise-zone changes) and set clearer permitting timelines to keep Oregon competitive for advanced manufacturing.

Oregon's JOBS Act is poised to transform industrial land into a powerhouse for advanced manufacturing, with promising incentives and a focus on supporting workers and families.

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