SB 458
Allows land division to separate dwelling units for new middle housing allowed in cities.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Requested by | (at the request of Habitat for Humanity) |
| Sponsors | Lew Frederick (Democrat) (Chief), Tim Knopp (Republican) (Chief), Deb Patterson (Democrat), Jeff Golden (Democrat), Bill Kennemer (Republican), Bill Hansell (Republican), Mark Meek (Democrat), Jack Zika (Republican), David Brock Smith (Republican), Rep Leif, Maxine Dexter (Democrat), Julie Fahey (Democrat), Ron Noble (Republican), Jason Kropf (Democrat), Zach Hudson (Democrat), Boomer Wright (Republican), Raquel Moore-Green (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
Allows land divisions to separate new middle housing units in cities and prohibits homeowners associations from forbidding such partitions.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Lew Frederick, Tim Knopp
Co-Sponsors: Deb Patterson
Overview#
Allows land division to separate dwelling units for new middle housing allowed in cities. Applies to divisions permitted on or after July 1, 2022. Prohibits homeowners associations or restrictive covenants from forbidding partition. Delays applicability of limits on private middle housing restrictions.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Lamar | Eugene | Support | 2021-02-12 |
| Geoff Harris | Hayden Homes | Support | 2021-02-15 |
| Rory Isbell | Central Oregon LandWatch | Support | 2021-02-17 |
| Eric Mitton | City of Medford | Unknown | 2021-02-17 |
| Alissa Hansen | City of Eugene | Unknown | 2021-02-17 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | 1000 Friends of Oregon | Support | 2021-02-17 |
| Shannon Vilhauer | Habitat for Humanity of Oregon | Support | 2021-02-18 |
| Sandy Belson | City of Springfield | Neutral | 2021-02-18 |
| Susan Millhauser | Oregon Chapter American Planning Association | Oppose | 2021-02-18 |
| Randy Tucker | Metro | Support | 2021-02-18 |
| Ariel Nelson | Salem | Unknown | 2021-02-18 |
| Loren Naldoza | Oregon Housing Alliance | Support | 2021-02-18 |
| Jim Gorter | Portland | Oppose | 2021-02-18 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2021-02-19 |
| PAUL CONTE | Eugene Oregon | Oppose | 2021-03-20 |
| PAUL CONTE | Eugene Oregon | Oppose | 2021-03-21 |
| Diane Linn | Proud Ground | Support | 2021-03-29 |
| J R Merrick | Portland | Oppose | 2021-03-30 |
| Alison McIntosh | Oregon Housing Alliance | Support | 2021-03-30 |
| Lucinda Taylor | Newport | Support | 2021-03-30 |
| PAUL CONTE | Eugene | Oppose | 2021-03-30 |
| Michael Andersen | Sightline Institute | Support | 2021-03-30 |
| PAUL CONTE | Eugene | Oppose | 2021-03-30 |
| Steve Messinetti | Habitat for Humanity Portland Region | Support | 2021-03-30 |
| Karen Saxe | DevNW | Support | 2021-03-30 |
| Pamela Wooddell | 52 E 23rd Ave | Oppose | 2021-03-30 |
| Bill Aspegren | Eugene | Oppose | 2021-03-30 |
| Justin Wood | Portland | Support | 2021-03-30 |
| Eli Spevak | Orange Splot LLC | Support | 2021-03-31 |
| Peggy Moretti | Restore Oregon | Oppose | 2021-03-31 |
| PAUL CONTE | Eugene | Oppose | 2021-03-31 |
| Megan Parrott | Habitat for Humanity of Oregon | Support | 2021-03-31 |
| Alison Belter | PCRI | Unknown | 2021-03-31 |
| Ellen Miller | OHBA | Support | 2021-03-31 |
| Ellen Miller | OHBA | Support | 2021-03-31 |
| Peg Malloy | Portland | Support | 2021-03-31 |
| Randy Tucker | Metro | Unknown | 2021-04-01 |
| PAUL CONTE | Eugene | Oppose | 2021-04-01 |
| Elizabeth Deal | Portland | Oppose | 2021-04-01 |
| Thomas Bruno | eugene | Oppose | 2021-04-01 |
| Shannon Vilhauer | Habitat for Humanity of Oregon | Support | 2021-05-03 |
| Ellen Miller | OHBA | Support | 2021-05-03 |
| Michael Andersen | Sightline Institute | Support | 2021-05-04 |
| PAUL CONTE | Eugene | Oppose | 2021-05-04 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-11 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2021-01-19 | S | Referred to Housing and Development. |
| 2021-02-18 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-04-01 | S | Public Hearing and Work Session held. |
| 2021-04-13 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2021-04-14 | S | Second reading. |
| 2021-04-15 | S | Third reading. Carried by Knopp. Passed. |
| 2021-04-15 | S | Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard, Prozanski. |
| 2021-04-15 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-04-20 | H | Referred to Housing. |
| 2021-05-04 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-05-11 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2021-05-12 | H | Recommendation: Do pass. |
| 2021-05-13 | H | Second reading. |
| 2021-05-17 | H | Third reading. Carried by Meek. Passed. |
| 2021-05-18 | S | President signed. |
| 2021-05-19 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2021-05-26 | S | Governor signed. |
| 2021-06-10 | S | Chapter 103, 2021 Laws. |
| 2021-06-10 | S | Effective date, January 1, 2022. |