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. |