SB 8
Requires local governments to allow development of certain affordable housing on lands not zoned for residential uses.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Sponsors | Peter Courtney (Democrat) (Chief), James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Julie Fahey (Democrat), Jack Zika (Republican), Tina Kotek (Democrat), Jason Kropf (Democrat), Maxine Dexter (Democrat), Janelle Bynum (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Has minimal fiscal impact |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
- A-Engrossed
- B-Engrossed
- Enrolled
- House Amendments to A-Engrossed
- Introduced
- Senate Amendments to Introduced
Requires local governments to allow development of affordable housing on lands not zoned for residential uses and at increased densities.
Overview#
Requires local governments to allow development of certain affordable housing on lands not zoned for residential uses. Allows establishment of certain affordable housing at increased density. Expands availability of attorney fees for applicants developing affordable housing and local governments prevailing at Land Use Board of Appeals or on appeal from board.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Teske | Bienestar | Support | 2021-03-15 |
| Diane Linn | Proud Ground | Support | 2021-03-15 |
| Emma Land | Department of Land Conservation and Development | Neutral | 2021-03-15 |
| Dan Valliere | Portland | Support | 2021-03-15 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | 1000 Friends of Oregon | Support | 2021-03-15 |
| Mayor Chuck Bennett | City of Salem | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Alison McIntosh | Oregon Housing Alliance | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| William Miller | Native American Youth and Family Center | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Michael Andersen | Sightline Institute | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Susan Millhauser | Oregon Chapter American Planning Association | Oppose | 2021-03-16 |
| Samantha Bayer | Oregon Farm Bureau | Oppose | 2021-03-16 |
| Brian Hoop | Housing Oregon | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Julia Nielsen | Portland | Unknown | 2021-03-16 |
| Peter Courtney | Salem | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Peter Courtney | Salem | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Spencer Uemura | Portland | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Emily Reiman | DevNW | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Jessica Woodruff | PORTLAND | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Trell Anderson | Northwest Housing Alternatives | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Shannon Vilhauer | Habitat for Humanity of Oregon | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Marisol Flores | Portland | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Taylor Smiley Wolfe | Home Forward | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Laura Dorneman | Portland | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Nate Ember | Portland | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Ellen Burns | GLADSTONE | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| Jacob Antles | Portland | Support | 2021-03-16 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2021-03-16 |
| Sara Gross Samuelson | Storyline Community Milwaukie | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Lorin Darst | Canby | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Mira Ayala | Portland | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Kaarin Knudson | Better Housing Together | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Jenny Franks | Milwaukie | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Paul Bosshardt | Portland | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Lorin Darst | Canby | Support | 2021-03-17 |
| Mark Ottenad | City of Wilsonville | Unknown | 2021-05-12 |
| Alison McIntosh | Oregon Housing Alliance | Support | 2021-05-12 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | 1000 Friends of Oregon | Support | 2021-05-12 |
| Matt Brinkley | City of Medford | Oppose | 2021-05-13 |
| Lauren Hawk | PORTLAND | Support | 2021-05-15 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-03 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2021-03-03 | S | Referred to Housing and Development. |
| 2021-03-16 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-04-08 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2021-04-15 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2021-04-19 | S | Second reading. |
| 2021-04-21 | S | Third reading. Carried by President Courtney. Passed. |
| 2021-04-21 | S | Girod declared potential conflict of interest. |
| 2021-04-27 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-04-27 | H | Referred to Housing. |
| 2021-05-13 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-05-18 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-05-25 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2021-05-26 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed. |
| 2021-06-01 | H | Second reading. |
| 2021-06-02 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to June 3, 2021 Calendar. |
| 2021-06-03 | H | Third reading. Carried by Zika. Passed. |
| 2021-06-08 | S | Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. |
| 2021-06-08 | S | Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard. |
| 2021-06-09 | S | President signed. |
| 2021-06-10 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2021-06-23 | S | Governor signed. |
| 2021-07-07 | S | Chapter 385, 2021 Laws. |
| 2021-07-07 | S | Effective date, January 1, 2022. |