HB 3503
Repeals prohibition on local rent control.
| Status | In House Committee (HRULES) |
| Sponsors | Farrah Chaichi (Democrat) (Chief), Annessa Hartman (Democrat), Khanh Pham (Democrat), Mark Gamba (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | No fiscal impact |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
Repeals the state prohibition on local rent control, allowing cities and counties to establish their own rent control policies.
Overview#
Repeals prohibition on local rent control.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaris Bouchard | Portland | Support | 2023-03-24 |
| Penelope Ryan | Salem | Oppose | 2023-03-27 |
| Richard Wisher | Siletz | Oppose | 2023-03-28 |
| Leeor Schweitzer | Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Doyle Thibert | Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Dan Jaffee | Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Nathaniel Martinez | Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Ripley McArthur | Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Iouis butts | Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Ken Thomas | Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Cristina Palacios | Beaverton | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Betty Holladay | Lake Oswego | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Robyn Gottlieb | Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Fischer Jemison | Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Muriel Wentzien | Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| David McCall | Bay City | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Christopher Plechot Binder | Portland | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Valdez Bravo | Lake Oswego | Support | 2023-03-29 |
| Antoniette Naranjo-Rivera | Nehalem | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Lynda Chick | Nehalem | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Hanna Gentile | Portland tenant | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Jordan Olson | Portland | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Jay Hunt | Portland | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Judy Selander | Lake Oswego | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Jacqeline Jolles | Portland | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Jason Miller | Portland | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Tara Schoffstall | Johnson City | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Lindsey Konopka | Portland | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Mandee Campos | Portland | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Kathryn Chambers | Salem | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Andrea Bradway-Kuske | Portland | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Deborah Imse | Tigard | Oppose | 2023-03-30 |
| Cameron Herrington | Oregon Housing Alliance | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Alli Sayre | Portland Tenants United | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Margot Black | Portland | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Meg Olson | Salem | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Laura Hanks | Milwaukie | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Cynthia Aguilar-Arizmendi | Eugene | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Rhea Hannon | Sisters of the Road | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Representative Farrah Chaichi | Oregon State Legislature | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| John Knight | Portland | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Donna Bleiler | Salem | Oppose | 2023-03-30 |
| Kurt Williams | Hillsboro | Oppose | 2023-03-30 |
| Mick Taylor | Nehalem | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Matthew Rock | Portland | Support | 2023-03-30 |
| Aje Amaechi | Portland | Support | 2023-03-31 |
| E and H A | Tillamook County | Support | 2023-03-31 |
| James VanCuren | Portland | Support | 2023-03-31 |
| Alberto Gallegos | SEIU Oregon | Support | 2023-03-31 |
| Cassandra Barrientos | Eugene | Support | 2023-03-31 |
| Jamie Taylor | Manzanita | Support | 2023-03-31 |
| Ariel Nelson | League of Oregon Cities | Support | 2023-03-31 |
| Sarah Spansail | Medford | Support | 2023-03-31 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-28 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2023-03-03 | H | Referred to Housing and Homelessness. |
| 2023-03-30 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-04-04 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2023-04-10 | H | Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules. |
| 2023-04-10 | H | Referred to Rules by order of Speaker. |
| 2023-06-25 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |