HB 2376
Establishes the Wallowa Rural and Recreational Economic Development Board to develop and implement strategies for investment in workforce development, workforce housing and economic development in the Wallowa Rural and Recreational Economic Development Region, including a grant and loan program.
| Status | In House Committee (HECDSB) |
| Sponsors | Bobby Levy (Republican) (Chief), Gregory Smith (Republican), Boomer Wright (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Establishes the Wallowa Rural and Recreational Economic Development Board to promote workforce housing and economic development, including rezoning up to 50 acres for residential use.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Bobby Levy
Co-Sponsors: Gregory Smith, Boomer Wright
Overview#
Digest: The Act would create a regional board in Wallowa County to increase jobs and housing for workers and to develop the economy. The Act would let the county partition and rezone land from resource use to housing use. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Establishes the Wallowa Rural and Recreational Economic Development Board to develop and implement strategies for investment in workforce development, workforce housing and economic development in the Wallowa Rural and Recreational Economic Development Region, including a grant and loan program. Allows the county to partition and rezone up to 50 acres of lands within the region from resource use to residential use. Sunsets January 2, 2037. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-01-17 | H | Referred to Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade with subsequent referral to Housing and Homelessness, then Ways and Means. |
| 2025-06-27 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |