HB 2258

Authorizes the Land Conservation and Development Commission to adopt rules requiring local governments to approve certain land use applications for residential developments using building plans preapproved by the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

Status Chapter Number Assigned
Requested by (at the request of House Interim Committee on Housing and Homelessness)
Fiscal impact Budget report issued
Revenue impact No revenue impact
Emergency clause Yes

Bill Text

Requires LCDC to adopt rules for local governments to expedite housing approvals.

Original Bill Text

Public Testimony

Name Organization Position Date
Beth Young AICP Newport Support 2025-03-17
Damian Syrnyk Bend Oppose 2025-03-17
Alexandra Ring League of Oregon Cities Oppose 2025-03-17
Mayor Shawn O'Neil City of Wilsonville Oppose 2025-03-17
Alexandra Ring League of Oregon Cities Oppose 2025-03-18
Emily Reiman DevNW Support 2025-03-18
Susan Wahlke Lincoln City Oppose 2025-03-18
Madison Thesing City of Lake Oswego Oppose 2025-03-19
Shannon Vilhauer Salem Support 2025-03-19
Andy Smith City of Happy Valley Oppose 2025-03-19
Janelle Booth Millersburg Oppose 2025-03-22
Margaret Van Vliet Trillium Advisors Support 2025-04-02
Kimberley Arscott Eugene Oregon Support 2025-04-02
Micah Meskel Bird Alliance of Oregon Oppose 2025-04-02
Donna Bleiler Salem Oppose 2025-04-02
Dianna Lamb self Oppose 2025-04-02
Creed Eckert City of Depoe Bay Oppose 2025-04-03
Tyler Janzen Metropolitan Mayors' Consortium Oppose 2025-04-04
Michael Andersen Portland Support 2025-04-04

Legislative History

Date Chamber Action
2025-01-13 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2025-01-17 H Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
2025-03-17 H Public Hearing held.
2025-04-02 H Public Hearing held.
2025-04-07 H Work Session held.
2025-04-11 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
2025-04-11 H Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
2025-06-06 H Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.
2025-06-10 H Work Session held.
2025-06-10 H Returned to Full Committee.
2025-06-13 H Work Session held.
2025-06-16 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
2025-06-17 H Second reading.
2025-06-18 H Third reading. Carried by Marsh. Passed.
2025-06-19 S First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-06-19 S Referred to Ways and Means.
2025-06-20 S Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
2025-06-20 S Second reading.
2025-06-23 S Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.
2025-06-23 S Vote explanation(s) filed by Neron Misslin.
2025-06-24 H Speaker signed.
2025-06-24 S President signed.
2025-07-17 H Governor signed.
2025-08-07 H Chapter 479, (2025 Laws): Effective date July 17, 2025.

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