HB 2984
Allows conversion of building from commercial use to housing within urban growth boundary under certain conditions.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Sponsors | Pam Marsh (Democrat) (Chief), Julie Fahey (Democrat), Michael Dembrow (Democrat), Jeff Golden (Democrat), Tom Andersen (Democrat), Ken Helm (Democrat), Maxine Dexter (Democrat), Susan McLain (Democrat), Deb Patterson (Democrat), Dick Anderson (Republican), Kayse Jama (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Has minimal fiscal impact |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
- A-Engrossed
- B-Engrossed
- Enrolled
- House Amendments to Introduced
- Introduced
- Senate Amendments to A-Engrossed
Allows conversion of commercial buildings to housing within urban growth boundaries while prohibiting parking minimums and limiting system development charges.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Pam Marsh
Co-Sponsors: Julie Fahey, Michael Dembrow, Jeff Golden, Tom Andersen
Overview#
Allows conversion of building from commercial use to housing within urban growth boundary under certain conditions. Prohibits, for such conversions, local governments from enforcing parking minimums and limits collection of system development charges.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Lawson-McCourt | Vida | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| Amanda Parsons | OR Recreation and Park Association | Oppose | 2023-02-27 |
| Amanda Parsons | OR Recreation and Park Association | Oppose | 2023-02-27 |
| Scott McClure | City of Turner | Oppose | 2023-02-27 |
| Michael Andersen | Sightline Institute | Support | 2023-02-27 |
| Iain MacKenzie | TVA Architects | Support | 2023-02-27 |
| Dave Peticolas | Portland | Support | 2023-02-27 |
| Tina Ricks | Beaverton | Support | 2023-02-27 |
| Kirsten McElligott | Beaverton | Support | 2023-02-27 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | Portland | Support | 2023-02-27 |
| Efrosinia Kuzmin | Portland | Support | 2023-02-27 |
| David Binnig | Portland | Support | 2023-02-28 |
| Erin McCune | Portland | Support | 2023-02-28 |
| Michael Bruch | West Linn | Support | 2023-02-28 |
| Barbara Alonso Gonzalez | Salem | Support | 2023-02-28 |
| Marianne Mabbitt | West Salem | Support | 2023-02-28 |
| Morgan Lee | Portland | Support | 2023-02-28 |
| Nicole Possert | statewide | Support | 2023-02-28 |
| Kevin Cook | Oregon Chapter American Planning Association | Neutral | 2023-03-01 |
| Mayor Tom Ellis | City of Happy Valley | Oppose | 2023-03-01 |
| Sheila Dooley | Mosier | Support | 2023-03-01 |
| Robert Galanakis | Portland | Support | 2023-03-01 |
| Tracy Rainey | Clean Water Services | Oppose | 2023-03-02 |
| Omar Ahmed | Beaverton | Support | 2023-03-02 |
| Shauna McKain-Storey | Hillsboro | Support | 2023-03-02 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2023-03-03 |
| Felicita Monteblanco | Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District | Oppose | 2023-03-03 |
| Sandy Belson | City of Springfield | Oppose | 2023-03-03 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | 1000 Friends of Oregon | Support | 2023-04-08 |
| Cole Merkel | HereTogether | Support | 2023-04-10 |
| Chris Parta | Central Oregon LandWatch | Support | 2023-04-10 |
| Cindy Robert | Oregon Recreation and Park Association | Oppose | 2023-04-11 |
| Cindy Robert | Oregon Recreation and Park Association | Oppose | 2023-04-11 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | 1000 Friends and Sightline | Support | 2023-04-11 |
| Nicole Possert | statewide | Support | 2023-04-12 |
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. |
| 2023-03-02 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-03-23 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2023-03-24 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed. |
| 2023-03-27 | H | Second reading. |
| 2023-03-28 | H | Third reading. Carried by Marsh. Passed. |
| 2023-03-29 | S | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2023-03-31 | S | Referred to Housing and Development. |
| 2023-04-12 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-04-19 | S | Work Session cancelled. |
| 2023-05-10 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2023-05-15 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill to resolve conflicts. (Printed B-Eng.) |
| 2023-06-15 | S | Second reading. |
| 2023-06-16 | S | Carried over to 06-20 by unanimous consent. |
| 2023-06-20 | S | Carried over to 06-21 by unanimous consent. |
| 2023-06-21 | S | Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. |
| 2023-06-21 | S | Vote explanation(s) filed by Hansell. |
| 2023-06-23 | H | House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. |
| 2023-06-25 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2023-06-27 | S | President signed. |
| 2023-07-31 | H | Governor signed. |
| 2023-08-15 | H | Chapter 521, (2023 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2024. |