HB 2506
Expands definition of "residential homes" and "residential facilities" that local governments must approve under same standards as other residential uses.
| Status | In House Committee (HRULES) |
| Sponsors | Rob Nosse (Democrat) (Chief), Mark Gamba (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
Expands the definition of residential homes and facilities that local governments must approve using the same standards as other residential uses.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Rob Nosse
Overview#
Expands definition of “residential homes” and “residential facilities” that local governments must approve under same standards as other residential uses. Provides attorney fees to applicants developing residential homes or facilities and to local governments that approve such applications for prevailing at Land Use Board of Appeals or on appeal from board.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A June Bradley | Housing Land Advocates | Support | 2023-03-01 |
| Jason Renaud | Mental Health Alliance | Support | 2023-03-03 |
| Anna Braun | BRAUN LAW LLC | Support | 2023-03-05 |
| Anna Braun | BRAUN LAW LLC | Support | 2023-03-05 |
| Anna Braun | BRAUN LAW LLC | Support | 2023-03-05 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | 1000 Friends of Oregon | Support | 2023-03-07 |
| Matthew Serres | Fair Housing Council of Oregon | Neutral | 2023-03-07 |
| Meghan Moyer | Portland | Support | 2023-03-07 |
| Lane Magill | Wasco County Sheriff | Support | 2023-03-07 |
| Anna Braun | Braun Law LLC | Support | 2023-05-03 |
| Anna Braun | Braun Law LLC | Support | 2023-05-03 |
| Anna Braun | Braun Law LLC | Support | 2023-05-03 |
| Amanda Dalton | OR District Attorneys Chiefs of Police Sheriffs | Support | 2023-05-04 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-09 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2023-01-16 | H | Referred to Housing and Homelessness. |
| 2023-03-07 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-04-04 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2023-04-06 | H | Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules. |
| 2023-04-06 | H | Referred to Rules by order of Speaker. |
| 2023-05-04 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-06-25 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |