HB 2708
Authorizes Department of Land Conservation and Development to approve local governments' plans for urban growth boundary expansion areas to accommodate affordable housing.
| Status | In House Committee (HHOUS) |
| Sponsors | Jack Zika (Republican) (Chief), Vikki Breese-Iverson (Republican), Rep Leif, David Brock Smith (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Authorizes the Department of Land Conservation and Development to approve local plans for urban growth boundary expansion areas designated for affordable housing.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Jack Zika
Co-Sponsors: Vikki Breese-Iverson, Unknown Legislator, David Brock Smith, Bobby Levy
Overview#
Authorizes Department of Land Conservation and Development to approve local governments’ plans for urban growth boundary expansion areas to accommodate affordable housing. Sunsets affordable housing pilot program on January 2, 2026.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Vandenberg | Sherwood | Neutral | 2021-02-04 |
| Kathryn Jernstedt | Friends of Yamhill County | Oppose | 2021-02-07 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | Portland | Oppose | 2021-02-08 |
| Craig Anderson | ASHLAND | Oppose | 2021-02-08 |
| Susan Watkins | Salem | Oppose | 2021-02-08 |
| Rory Isbell | Central Oregon LandWatch | Oppose | 2021-02-08 |
| Palmer Mason | DLCD | Neutral | 2021-02-08 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2021-02-08 |
| Samantha Bayer | Oregon Farm Bureau | Oppose | 2021-02-09 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-11 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-01-19 | H | Referred to Housing. |
| 2021-02-09 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-06-26 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |