HB 4086
Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to develop a roadmap for the purpose of promoting industrial symbiosis activities in Oregon.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2026 Regular Session
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(at the request of House Interim Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade for Representative Daniel Nguyen)
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Support
84%
Oppose
16%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Business Development Department to create a roadmap for promoting industrial symbiosis in Oregon. The roadmap will identify opportunities, study best practices, and recommend ways to reduce waste and boost economic and environmental outcomes. The department will also provide technical assistance to four pilot communities and distribute funds to the Oregon Coast Visitors Association to replicate a successful fish utilization project. Additionally, the bill adjusts employment requirements for businesses receiving financial aid at regionally significant industrial sites.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
Small Business, and Trade House Interim Committee on Economic Development
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of House Bill 4086 believe that the legislation promotes innovative solutions to turn waste products into valuable resources, clarifying revenue generation for county service districts. They argue that industrial symbiosis, which has been successfully implemented in countries like Denmark, can help Oregon's coastal economy grow while protecting the environment and maintaining coastal values. The bill aims to create value-added products from fish waste, replicating the success of Iceland's 100 Percent Fish Initiative, generating economic value for Oregon, and creating jobs, paying good wages, and contributing to the state coffers. By promoting sustainable seafood practices, reducing waste, and fostering industrial symbiosis, supporters believe that HB 4086 will have a positive impact on strengthening communities and addressing real needs, positioning Oregon as a national leader in circular economic development and innovative blue economy practices.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB4086 express concerns about the potential economic and environmental impacts of data centers, citing job creation and environmental devastation as major concerns. They also argue that the bill's removal of a job growth requirement for companies receiving public financing enables tech companies to receive subsidies without creating any new jobs, leading to increased costs for ratepayers and loss of farmland in rural areas. Furthermore, opponents believe that the bill prioritizes corporate interests over those of Oregon residents, resulting in higher utility rates and no long-term job creation, while also failing to include provisions for environmental review or prevailing wage requirements.
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