SB 644
Amends requirements relating to wildfire hazard mitigation for development of accessory dwelling units on lands zoned for rural residential use.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Sponsors | Tim Knopp (Republican) (Chief), Lynn Findley (Republican) (Chief), David Brock Smith (Republican), Cedric Hayden (Republican), Michael Dembrow (Democrat), James Hieb (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | Has minimal fiscal impact |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Amends wildfire hazard mitigation requirements for the development of accessory dwelling units on rural residential zoned lands.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Tim Knopp
Overview#
Removes certain] Amends requirements relating to wildfire risk maps] hazard mitigation for development of accessory dwelling units on lands zoned for rural residential use. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1 Amendment to SB644 | Deschutes County | Support | 2023-02-25 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | 1000 Friends of Oregon | Neutral | 2023-02-28 |
| Rory Isbell | Bend | Neutral | 2023-03-01 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2023-03-02 |
| Rory Isbell | Central Oregon LandWatch | Neutral | 2023-04-10 |
| Doug Riggs | Deschutes County | Support | 2023-04-12 |
| Peter Gutowsky | Deschutes County | Support | 2023-04-12 |
| Alex Cuyler | Lane County | Support | 2023-04-17 |
| Branden Pursinger | Association of Oregon Counties | Support | 2023-04-17 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-09 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2023-01-13 | S | Referred to Natural Resources. |
| 2023-03-01 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-03-15 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2023-03-22 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2023-03-23 | S | Second reading. |
| 2023-03-27 | S | Carried over to 03-28 by unanimous consent. |
| 2023-03-28 | S | Third reading. Carried by Knopp. Passed. |
| 2023-03-28 | S | Findley declared potential conflict of interest. |
| 2023-03-29 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2023-04-03 | H | Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment. |
| 2023-04-12 | H | Public Hearing cancelled. |
| 2023-04-17 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-04-19 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2023-04-20 | H | Recommendation: Do pass. |
| 2023-04-24 | H | Second reading. |
| 2023-04-25 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to April 26, 2023 Calendar. |
| 2023-04-26 | H | Third reading. Carried by Marsh. Passed. |
| 2023-04-26 | H | Vote explanation(s) filed by Morgan. |
| 2023-04-27 | S | President signed. |
| 2023-05-01 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2023-05-08 | S | Governor signed. |
| 2023-05-16 | S | Chapter 76, 2023 Laws. |
| 2023-05-16 | S | Effective date, May 8, 2023. |