HB 4023
Prohibits local governments from imposing certain restrictions on the siting of residential treatment facilities in certain areas.
| Status | At House Desk Upon Adjournment |
| Requested by | (at the request of House Interim Committee on Rules for Representative Julie Fahey) |
| Sponsors | Julie Fahey (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | Has minimal fiscal impact |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
HB4023 prohibits local governments from imposing certain siting restrictions on residential treatment facilities that provide housing and mental health or substance use treatment services.
Overview#
Digest: The Act forbids local governing bodies from limiting in certain ways where some places can be built. The Act applies to places that provide housing and care to people who have mental health needs or who need substance use treatment. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.2). Prohibits local governments from imposing certain restrictions on the siting of residential treatment facilities in certain areas.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2024-02-16 |
| Chad Ludwig | Salem | Neutral | 2024-02-16 |
| Chad Ludwig | Salem | Neutral | 2024-02-16 |
| Cherryl Ramirez | Association of Oregon Community MH Programs | Support | 2024-03-05 |
| Kevin Campbell | State Sheriffs Chief of Police Association and DA | Support | 2024-03-05 |
| Jessica Pratt | Association of Oregon Counties | Support | 2024-03-05 |
| Ariel Nelson | League of Oregon Cities | Neutral | 2024-03-05 |
| Ariel Nelson | League of Oregon Cities | Neutral | 2024-03-05 |
| Alex Cuyler | Lane County | Support | 2024-03-05 |
| Anna Braun | Braun Law LLC | Support | 2024-03-05 |
| Heather Jefferis | Oregon Council for Behavioral Health | Support | 2024-03-05 |
| Matthew Serres | Fair Housing Council of Oregon | Support | 2024-03-07 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-05 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2024-02-05 | H | Referred to Rules with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. |
| 2024-02-15 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2024-02-22 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2024-02-23 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded. |
| 2024-02-23 | H | Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of the Speaker. |
| 2024-02-26 | H | Second reading. |
| 2024-02-27 | H | Third reading. Carried by Helfrich. Passed. |
| 2024-02-28 | S | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2024-02-28 | S | Referred to Rules. |
| 2024-03-05 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2024-03-06 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2024-03-06 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.) |
| 2024-03-07 | S | Second reading. |
| 2024-03-07 | S | Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. |
| 2024-03-07 | H | At Desk upon adjournment. |