SB 6

Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services, a municipality, a building official or any other agency or official responsible for administering and enforcing the state building code to approve and issue, or disapprove and deny, any application for a building permit for middle housing or conventional single-family residential housing in a residential subdivision with more than six lots not later than 45 business days after the date on which the applicant submits a complete application.

Status In Senate Committee (JWM)
Sponsors Dick Anderson (Republican) (Chief), David Brock Smith (Republican)
Fiscal impact Fiscal impact issued
Revenue impact No revenue impact

Bill Text

Requires timely approval (45 business days) for housing permits.

Original Bill Text

Public Testimony

Name Organization Position Date
Zach Lindahl Multifamily NW Support 2025-03-14
Roy Roos Portland Oppose 2025-03-15
Linda Middlekauff Roseburg Support 2025-03-17
ethan nelson Eugene Oppose 2025-03-17
Colin Stephens City of Bend Oppose 2025-03-17
Alexandra Ring League of Oregon Cities Oppose 2025-03-17
Kelly Hart City of Lebanon Oppose 2025-03-17
Duke Shepard Portland and Salem Support 2025-03-17
Kelly Ritz Hillsboro Support 2025-03-17
Michael Brainard North Bend Support 2025-03-18
Amy Ruiz Oregon Smart Growth Support 2025-03-19
Carly Sylva-Gabrielson Washington County Oppose 2025-03-19
Derek Bradley City of Portland Oppose 2025-03-19
Kimberly Wollenburg City of Depoe Bay Oppose 2025-03-19

Legislative History

Date Chamber Action
2025-03-10 S Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-03-11 S Referred to Housing and Development.
2025-03-17 S Public Hearing held.
2025-04-07 S Work Session held.
2025-04-15 S Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
2025-04-15 S Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
2025-06-27 S In committee upon adjournment.

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