HB 4155
Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to study infrastructure financing in Oregon by considering and evaluating tools the state may use to have a positive effect on infrastructure and housing costs in Oregon.
| Status | In House Committee (JWM) |
| Sponsors | Mark Gamba (Democrat) (Chief), Jeff Golden (Democrat) (Chief), Paul Evans (Democrat) (Chief), Jules Walters (Democrat) (Chief), Tom Andersen (Democrat), Ben Bowman (Democrat), Farrah Chaichi (Democrat), Kayse Jama (Democrat), Maxine Dexter (Democrat), Janelle Bynum (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
HB4155 directs the Oregon Business Development Department to study and evaluate state infrastructure financing tools to reduce both infrastructure and housing costs in Oregon.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Mark Gamba, Jeff Golden, Paul Evans, Jules Walters
Co-Sponsors: Tom Andersen, Ben Bowman, Farrah Chaichi, Kayse Jama, Maxine Dexter, Janelle Bynum
Overview#
Digest: The Act would require a study of how the state can help lower infrastructure and housing costs. The Act would require the agency doing the study to submit a report to the legislature by mid-September. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to study infrastructure financing in Oregon by considering and evaluating tools the state may use to have a positive effect on infrastructure and housing costs in Oregon. Requires the department to submit a report of the findings of the study to the Legislative Assembly. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sheets | City of Monroe | Support | 2024-02-06 |
| John Bartley | Tualatin | Support | 2024-02-07 |
| Ariel Nelson | League of Oregon Cities | Support | 2024-02-08 |
| Timothy Morris | Springfield Eugene Tenant Association | Support | 2024-02-08 |
| Kelie McWilliams | Independence | Support | 2024-02-08 |
| David Alba | Philomath | Support | 2024-02-09 |
| Rohan Grey | Portland | Support | 2024-02-09 |
| Michael Milch | Gladstone OR | Support | 2024-02-09 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2024-02-10 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | 1000 Friends of Oregon | Support | 2024-02-12 |
| Ethan Nelson | Eugene | Support | 2024-02-13 |
| Brad Albert | Oak Lodge Water Services | Support | 2024-02-13 |
| Cameron Herrington | Oregon Housing Alliance | Support | 2024-02-13 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-05 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2024-02-05 | H | Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. |
| 2024-02-08 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2024-02-13 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2024-02-15 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2024-02-16 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2024-02-16 | H | Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2024-03-07 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |