HB 2163
Establishes long-term rental assistance program in Housing and Community Services Department operating in three to four regions.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Requested by | (at the request of Governor Kate Brown for Office of the Governor) |
| Fiscal impact | Budget report issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Establishes a long-term rental assistance program operating in three to four regions to help renters afford housing costs.
Overview#
Establishes long-term rental assistance program in Housing and Community Services Department operating in three to four regions. Requires department to report on program to Oregon Housing Stability Council by December 31 of even years] September 15, 2022, and September 15, 2023. Establishes Rental] Long-Term Rent Assistance Fund to fund program. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2021.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Wisner | Siletz | Oppose | 2021-02-18 |
| Emily Wintringham | Hillsboro | Support | 2021-02-22 |
| Sam Stephens | OFYC | Support | 2021-02-22 |
| Katherine Austin | Bend | Support | 2021-02-22 |
| Chris Coughlin | Our Children Oregon | Support | 2021-02-22 |
| Shannon Walton-Clark | City of Beaverton | Support | 2021-02-22 |
| Linda Rasmussen | Portland | Support | 2021-02-22 |
| Jimmy Jones | CAPO | Support | 2021-02-22 |
| Alison McIntosh | Oregon Housing Alliance | Support | 2021-02-22 |
| Daniel Hauser | Oregon Center for Public Policy | Support | 2021-02-22 |
| Claire Foster | PORTLAND | Support | 2021-02-22 |
| Ashley Henry | Portland | Support | 2021-02-23 |
| Anneliese Koehler | Metro | Support | 2021-02-23 |
| Donna Cohen | Portland | Support | 2021-02-23 |
| Mary Ferrell | Maslow Project - Medford | Support | 2021-02-23 |
| Emily Reiman | DevNW | Support | 2021-02-23 |
| Deb Patterson | State Senator Senadora Estatal | Support | 2021-02-23 |
| Matt Cleinman | Portland | Support | 2021-02-23 |
| Matt Cleinman | Portland | Support | 2021-02-23 |
| Brian Monberg | City of Gresham | Support | 2021-02-23 |
| Miles Pengilly | Thorn Run Partners | Support | 2021-02-24 |
| Kim McCarty | Portland | Support | 2021-02-24 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2021-02-24 |
| Bethany Rohdy | Portland | Oppose | 2021-02-24 |
| Ann Craig | Linn and Benton and Lincoln | Support | 2021-02-24 |
| Royce Bowlin | State Wide | Unknown | 2021-02-24 |
| Kim McCarty | Portland | Support | 2021-02-24 |
| Marisa Espinoza | Northwest Pilot Project | Support | 2021-02-24 |
| Ella Burke | Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon EMO | Support | 2021-02-24 |
| Donna Cohen | Portland | Support | 2021-02-25 |
| Marisa Espinoza | Northwest Pilot Project | Support | 2021-02-25 |
| Cindy Adams | United Way of the Columbia-Willamette | Support | 2021-02-25 |
| Brandon Narramore | Portland | Support | 2021-02-25 |
| Eva Rippeteau | Oregon AFSCME Council 75 | Support | 2021-02-26 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-11 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-01-19 | H | Referred to Housing with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. |
| 2021-02-16 | H | Public Hearing cancelled. |
| 2021-02-23 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-02-25 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-04-06 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2021-04-07 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2021-04-07 | H | Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2021-06-03 | H | Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development. |
| 2021-06-15 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2021-06-15 | H | Returned to Full Committee. |
| 2021-06-18 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2021-06-20 | H | Recommendation: Do pass. |
| 2021-06-21 | H | Second reading. |
| 2021-06-21 | H | Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Fahey. Passed. |
| 2021-06-21 | S | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2021-06-21 | S | Referred to Ways and Means. |
| 2021-06-24 | S | Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill. |
| 2021-06-24 | S | Second reading. |
| 2021-06-24 | S | Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed. |
| 2021-06-24 | S | Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard. |
| 2021-06-25 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2021-06-26 | S | President signed. |
| 2021-07-19 | H | Governor signed. |
| 2021-09-25 | H | Chapter 517, (2021 Laws): Effective date July 19, 2021. |