Economic Devel. & Land Uses

HB 3974 Caps screening fees for landords

Posted on June 2, 2025 by BJ

06/02/2025 VOTE: NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3974 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview This bill will cost the landlord money, as the landlord will have to pay any screening costs of $20, adding additional financial strain on housing providers. A typical screening cost is at least $60, which includes credit, background, and eviction history checks—all of which are…

SB 1182 I-5 Surplus Land Gift to Albina Vision Trust

Posted on May 21, 2025 by BJ

05/21/2025 VOTE: NO – PASSED – Signed into Law, Gov Kotek 6-24-25 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1182 The revival of segregation, SB 1182 offers to the (non-profit) Albina Vision Trust, Inc (with 12 owners), the following surplus real property of 94 acres relating to the Interstate 5 Rose Quarter Project to gift, sale or lease, for any or no consideration, any…

HB 2688 Expansion of prevailing wage

Posted on April 12, 2025 by BJ

04/12/2025 VOTE: NO – /Passed, Signed into Law; Gov Kotek, 7-31-25Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2688Makes a certain wage apply to custom work done off-site but for a particular public works project. Applies the prevailing rate of wage to certain off-site [custom] bespoke work fabricated, preconstructed, assembled or [produced] constructed in accordance with specifications for a particular public works. Specifies examples of such [custom] bespoke work. Takes effect on the…

HB 2258 Removes land use from control of local governments

Posted on April 11, 2025 by BJ

HB 2258 VOTE: NO – PASSED – Signed into Law, Gov Kotek 7-17-25 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2258 Amended: 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. Requires adoption of initial rules by January…

HB 3499 Voter approval of urban renewal plan

Posted on April 10, 2025 by BJ

04/10/2025 VOTE: YES – Died in CommitteeStatus (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3499 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview The Act would require that an urban renewal plan or an amendment to a plan be approved by voters. Requires the approval of an urban renewal plan by the electors of a municipality proposing a plan or a substantial amendment to a plan. HB 3499 requires…

SB 1119 Employer treatment of immigrant employees

Posted on April 7, 2025 by BJ

04/07/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1119 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SLB/Overview Prohibits employers from engaging in unfair immigration-related practices. “Unfair immigration-related practices” includes: (A) Threatening to contact a federal immigration authority because the employee has exercised a right otherwise provided by law. (B) Taking adverse action against an employee because the employee has updated the employee’s…

SB 49 Increases Building Codes Board

Posted on March 9, 2025 by BJ

03/09/2025 VOTE: YES – Signed into Law, Gov Kotek, 5-19-25 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB49 Original bill tells OHCS to study housing – REPLACED Gut and Stuff Amendment – increases Building Code board from 9 to 11 adding a fire protection engineer and a structural engineer. Comments Skeet Arasmith says: March 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm I am opposed to SB…

SB 973 Requires a landlord of publicly supported housing to give 30 months’ notice of rent increase.

Posted on March 3, 2025 by BJ

03/03/2025 VOTE: YES – Passed, Signed into Law; Gov Kotek, 5-22-25 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB973 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SHDEV/Overview Requires a landlord of publicly supported housing to provide all applicants and new tenants notice of when the affordability restrictions may be terminated. Becomes operative January 1, 2026. Extends from 20 months to 30 months the minimum notice landlords must give…

SB 381 & SB 490 Increases exemption to corporate activity tax

Posted on March 3, 2025 by BJ

03/03/2025 VOTE: YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB381 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SFR/Overview SB 381 and SB 490 increases the exempt amount and the filing threshold for the corporate activity tax (CAT). Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. A tax is not…

SB 426 Property owner made responsible for unpaid wages

Posted on February 27, 2025 by BJ

02/27/2025 VOTE: NO – PASSED – Signed: Gov Kotek 6-9-25 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB426 Amendment: property owner is limited to when the contract with more than one contactor or subcontractor, which makes them a part of the contracting team, exempts owners primary residence from suit, reduces 6 years to 2 years to file a suit. Makes an owner and…

SB 641 Prohibits China from buying Oregon farm land

Posted on February 17, 2025 by BJ

02/17/2025 VOTE: YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB641 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SVEMFW/Overview This Act stops China or Chinese companies from getting farmland. Prohibits China or entities under the jurisdiction of China from buying or leasing farmlands. It is no secret that China intends to take control of the U.S. and that makes them a threat to…

SB 526 Requires microfiber filtration on washing machines

Posted on February 17, 2025 by BJ

02/17/2025 VOTE: NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB526 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SEE/Overview Prohibits the sale of new clothes washers that are not equipped with a microfiber filtration system, beginning January 1, 2030 This bill would be too expensive for most households and would ruin the livability in Oregon. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers points out that…

SB 13 Allows experience to substitute for a diploma

Posted on February 14, 2025 by BJ

02/14/2025 VOTE: YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB13 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SLB/Overview Requires a professional licensing board to consider experience in lieu of a high school diploma or an equivalent for licensure, certification or other authorization to provide certain occupational or professional services. Employers agree that work experience is more valuable in an employee than a diploma….

SB 949-3 $10 million for affordable housing project in Portland

Posted on February 10, 2025 by BJ

02/10/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB949 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SHDEV/Overview The Act tells Housing and Community Services Department (OHCS) to start a $10 million project to build some mixed-use affordable housing. Directs the Housing and Community Services Department to establish a project to develop affordable housing that integrates residential units with community services and commercial…

SB 747 Fines farms for overapplying fertilizers

Posted on February 8, 2025 by BJ

02/08/2025 VOTE: NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB747 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SNRW/Overview The Act is a costly mandate on Oregon family farms. The bill would authorize state government to issue heavy fines and penalties against farmers who they deem to be “overapplying” fertilizers. Requires persons with ownership interests in at least 200 acres of irrigated land used…

HB 2557 Prohibits raising octopus for consumption

Posted on February 2, 2025 by BJ

02/02/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2557 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HALNRW/Overview Prohibits a person from raising octopus for the purpose of human consumption or participating in the sale or offer for sale of octopus that was raised for human consumption. Our coastal restaurants have a good seafood reputation. So requiring them to import octopus is nonsense….

SB 569 Grants minority businessowners priority

Posted on January 29, 2025 by BJ

01/29/2025 VOTE: NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB569 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SLB/Overview Tells a state agency to grant money to groups that help a business to get certified as a minority owned business so it can have a better chance to get public contracts. Tells the agency to figure out how to award the grants and watch…

SB 599 Landlords prohibited from asking immigration status

Posted on January 26, 2025 by BJ

01/26/2025 VOTE:NO – PASSED -Signed into law, Gov Totek, 5-28-25 Prohibits landlords from inquiring about, disclosing information about, or rejecting an application due to a tenant’s immigration status. Prohibits landlords from inquiring about or discriminating on the basis of a tenant’s or applicant’s immigration or citizenship status rejecting an applicant based on the type of identifying documentation or disclosing or…

SJM 3 Federal reimbursement for wildfire costs

Posted on January 14, 2025 by BJ

01/14/2025 VOTE: YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SJM3 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SNRW/Overview Urges the establishment and funding of a federal system to reimburse state and local government property owners and private property owners for damage to real property that results from the spreading of wildfires originating on federal lands Since private property owners are having all…

SB 1564 Land development models for different size cities

Posted on December 9, 2024 by BJ

VOTE: YES
Signed into law by Gov Kotek on 4-17-24

SB 1537 Reforms land use and funds housing

Posted on April 17, 2024 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into law by Gov Kotek on 4-17-24

HB 4059 Extends sunset on canola land in Willamette Valley

Posted on April 4, 2024 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Signed into law by Gov Kotek, 4-4-24, effective immediately

SB 1564 Land development models for different size cities

Posted on March 7, 2024 by BJ

VOTE: YES – Passed!
Signed into law by Gov Kotek on 4-17-24

SB 119 Use of apprentices for public projects

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

HB 3503 Repeals prohibition on local rent control

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: YES
Died In Committee

HB 2699 Mandated minimum wage increases

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

SB 542 Requires manufacturer to provide repairs

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

SB 603 Plan to pay homeless $1,000/month for 12 months

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Died in Committee

SB 799 Extends renter’s termination notice period

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Died In Committee

HB 3205A Compensation without discrimination

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: YES
Passed

SB 847 Property tax freeze for new homes

Posted on June 25, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Died In Committee

SB 907 Gives employees right to refuse task

Posted on June 7, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
PASSED

SB 851 Expands lawsuits against employers

Posted on June 6, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
In Committee

SB 592 OSHA inspection of all workplace fatalities with increased penalties

Posted on May 24, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into law by Gov Kotek

SB 4 Semiconductor grant and loan program

Posted on April 13, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into law by Gov. Kotek

HB 2001 Affordable Housing, Homelessness Response Package

Posted on March 29, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into law by Gov Kotek

HB 2058 Agriculture overtime award

Posted on March 27, 2023 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into law by Gov Kotek

SB 1579 Economic Equity Investment Program

Posted on March 24, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

HB 4051 Extends task force on homeless and racial disparities

Posted on March 23, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into law by Gov Brown

SB 1587 Lien on property of unlawful hemp growers

Posted on March 4, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: YES
Died in Committee

SB 1573 Forest thinning operations

Posted on March 4, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Died in Committee

HB 4086 Extends workers’ comp liabilities

Posted on March 2, 2022 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into law by Gov Brown

HB 2266 Financial assistance for minority owners of businesses

Posted on August 6, 2021 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

HB 2518 Forgivable Loans to Minorities and Women

Posted on July 27, 2021 by BJ

HB 2518 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 07/27/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2518 This bill establishes and allocates funding to the Oregon Brownfield Properties Revitalization Fund to support a forgivable loan program for owners or operators of brownfield properties that incur eligible costs in the recovery of the brownfield property. Requires Business Oregon to develop the…

HB 2345 New County Assistance Program

Posted on July 27, 2021 by BJ

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

HB 2918 Local Government to Inventory State-Owned Properties

Posted on July 27, 2021 by BJ

HB 2918 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 07/27/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2918 This bill requires state agencies, transit providers, and transportation districts to prepare and submit to the Department of Land Conservation and Development a list of surplus real property owned by an agency or district that is inside an urban growth boundary or that…

HB 2007 Requires implicit bias training for mortgagors loan originators

Posted on July 19, 2021 by BJ

HB 2007 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 07/19/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2007 This bill requires mortgage loan originators applying for or renewing a license to complete continuing education requirements including on topics of implicit bias and racial bias. Allows Dept. of Consumer & Business Services to establish educational requirements on implicit bias and racial bias….

HB 3008 Prohibits Certain Animals for Show

Posted on June 26, 2021 by BJ

HB 3008 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB3008 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/HAGNR/Overview This bill prohibits person from using specified types of animals in traveling animal act for performance in which an animal is transported to perform. Provides certain exemptions for domestic animals. Personal Choice and Responsibility Animals have been a cornerstone of youth…

HB 3089 Provides Grants to Pay Water and Sewer Bills

Posted on June 26, 2021 by BJ

HB 3089 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB3089 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/JWMTR/Overview This bill establishes Public Drinking Water and Sewer Ratepayer Assistance Fund and appropriates $15 million for grants to nonprofit community-based organizations, and public utilities providing domestic water or sewer service. Consideration for other utility bill payment or crisis assistance and low-income…

HB 2016 Clear notification before automatic renewals

Posted on June 26, 2021 by BJ

HB 2016 VOTE: YES Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2016 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Committees/HBL/Overview This bill requires entities that offer services or products with automatic renewals to notify consumers in a separate and clear statement of terms of service before renewing such services or products. The consumer must give consent before the renewal occurs. Personal…

HB 2358 Overtime for Agricultural Workers

Posted on June 26, 2021 by BJ

HB 2358 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2358 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/JWM/Overview This bill eliminates the agricultural exemption for payment of overtime to agricultural workers and requires overtime pay in excess of 40 hours per workweek. Personal Choice and Responsibility This bill will impact everyone raising food cost or cause a scarcity of…

HB 2365 Prohibits single-use plastic food service ware

Posted on June 26, 2021 by BJ

HB 2365 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2365 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/HEE/Overview This bill prohibits food vendor from using single-use plastic food service ware when selling prepared food, unless specifically requested and food service ware isn’t plastic and is recyclable. Requires specified restaurants and bed and breakfast facilities to be able to sanitize…

HB 3177 Restricts pandemic impact on businesses

Posted on June 26, 2021 by BJ

HB 3177 VOTE: YES Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB3177 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview This bill brings equity across the business sector during the remainder of the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 outbreak, restricting what the Governor may impose on certain businesses. Personal Choice and Responsibility Nothing in this bill limits the authority…

HB 2004 Grants for Emergency Shelters

Posted on June 24, 2021 by BJ

HB 2004 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06/24/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2004 This bill allocates $27 million General Funds to support emergency shelters through grants to the Oregon Community Foundation for the acquisition, retrofitting and operation of emergency shelters throughout this state. Also, $2 million for technical assistance for organizations developing and operating emergency shelters…

HB 2550 Blocks Home Buyers from communicating with Sellers

Posted on June 23, 2021 by BJ

HB 2550 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06/23/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2550 This bill directs seller’s agent to redact or withhold communication from buyer to seller as necessary to help seller avoid selecting buyer based on buyer’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status or familial status or in violation of federal…

SB 483 Rebuttable presumption against employers

Posted on June 15, 2021 by BJ

SB 483 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06/15/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB483 This bill create a presumption of guilt for employers accused of retaliation. The law would completely change accepted procedures of fairness. Limited Government Creates rebuttable presumption that person violated prohibition against retaliation or discrimination against employee or prospective employee if person takes certain…

SB 317 Mixed alcoholic drinks to go

Posted on June 11, 2021 by BJ

SB 317 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06/11/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB317 This bill allows holder of full on-premises sales license to make retail sales of mixed drinks and single servings of wine in sealed containers for off-premises consumption. Defines “mixed drink” and “sealed container.” Personal Choice and Responsibility Alcohol use and abuse is the…

HB 2474 Expands Oregon Family Medical Leave Act

Posted on June 8, 2021 by BJ

HB 2474 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06/08/21 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2474 This bill expands Oregon Family Medical Leave Act (OFLA) to establish eligibility for protected leave for all employees of a covered employer during public health emergency unless employed fewer than 30 days or worked less than an average of 25 hours per week…

SB 493 Setting of prevailing wage for trades

Posted on May 26, 2021 by BJ

SB 493 VOTE: NO Signed into Law by Gov Brown on May 26, 2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB493 This bill changes how the prevailing wage for trade or occupation in a locality is set to be the highest rate of wage among collective bargaining agreements for trade or occupation in locality. Personal Choice and Responsibility Prevailing wages for public…

HB 4213 Prohibits Evictions

Posted on June 28, 2020 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Governor Brown Signed into Law. Prohibits residential and commercial evictions during an emergency period beginning March 22, 2020, and ending 90 days after the state of emergency ends.

SB 1603 Imposes 6% Cell Phone Tax

Posted on June 26, 2020 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Governor Signed into Law, becomes effective Sept 25, 2020. Imposes up to a 6% tax on cell phones to extend broadband services to rural areas without internet access.

SB 1578 Refunds under Cap and Trade

Posted on March 9, 2020 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Died In Committee. Refunds to some low income drivers and subsidizes off road diesel users in agriculture and logging from the devastating economic effects of SB 1530 (cap and trade).

SB 977A Provisions relating to justice of the peace.

Posted on August 14, 2019 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown

HB 2998 Business Forms Available in 5 Languages

Posted on June 9, 2019 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown
Requires Secretary of State to make business filing forms available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, and Korean

HB 2006A Funding for housing support services

Posted on April 25, 2019 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Signed into Law by Gov.Brown

HB 2001A Multi-family housing in lands zoned for single-family dwellings

Posted on March 9, 2019 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Governor Brown Signed into Law
Allows multi-family housing in lands zoned for single-family dwellings within urban growth boundary.

SB 10 Increases urban density requirements

Posted on March 5, 2019 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Died In Committee
Establishes permissible density requirements within urban growth boundaries of cities within metropolitan service district or with population more than 10,000.

SB 281 Labels digital products with warnings of health risks.

Posted on March 2, 2019 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Died In Committee
Requires manufactures to label digital products with warnings of any possible health risks.

HB 2796 Allows degraded wetlands be used for housing development

Posted on February 16, 2019 by BJ

HB 2796 VOTE: YES – Died In Committee
Requires Department of State Lands to permit housing developments in low impact wetlands

HB 2468 Limits landowner liability

Posted on February 16, 2019 by BJ

HB 2468 VOTE: YES – Died In Committee
Protects landowners from personal damage suits filed by users of the private property for certain recreational/outdoor activities

SB 379A Prohibits marijuana testing

Posted on February 15, 2019 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Died in Committee
Prohibits employers from conditioning employment on forbidding use of marijuana or any lawful substance outside of work hours

SB 1528B Creates Tax Credit for Contributions to Opportunity Grant Fund

Posted on April 13, 2018 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Governor Brown Signed – Requires federal pass-thru tax credits for business owners be added back on Oregon returns…

HB 2737A Standards for Small Homes

Posted on May 18, 2017 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown
Adopts amendments to state building code to establish specified construction standards for small homes of 400 square feet and eliminates some building code safety standards. Sunsets January 2, 2024.

SB 1040 Join Labor Union as a State Requirement for Employment

Posted on May 15, 2017 by BJ

SB 1040 VOTE: NO – Signed into Law by Gov Brown
Requires membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment that is allowed under Federal law, using the limited authority reserved to states.

SB 3A Moratorium on Mining Using Motorized Equipment

Posted on April 28, 2017 by BJ

SB 3 VOTE: NO – Gov Signed – Implies that the moratorium has been repealed whereas the DEQ has listed all the upper reach streams as “impaired” (303 d) and NO permits will be allowed. There is a 2000% fee increase.

HB 2004-A Places Specific Eviction Regulations on Landlords

Posted on April 20, 2017 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Died in Committee – Establishes more restrictive eviction standards and requirements upon landlords.

HB 2004A Tenant Evictions

Posted on April 4, 2017 by BJ

VOTE: NO – No Senate Vote – Establishes new laws on landlords of how they can evict tenants.

HB 2012A Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board

Posted on April 1, 2017 by BJ

VOTE: YES – Gov signed – Creates the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board, in collaboration with Oregon Business Development Department.

HB 2877 Imposes Tax on Older Vehicles

Posted on March 31, 2017 by BJ

VOTE: NO – Died In Committee – Imposes tax on vehicles 20 years old or older of $1000 paid every five years unless the vehicle is registered as an antique.

HB 4004 Removes Jason Lee statue from DC

Posted on February 24, 2016 by BJ

2/24/2016 VOTE: NO Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2016R1/Measures/Overview/HB4004 HB 4004 has passed the committee and is awaiting transfer to the House Desk. Please contact your Legislators both House and Senate, as bills are moving very fast through committees and to a floor vote. A NO vote is asked to allow for more public testimony on the removal…

HB 4012 Dam removal monitoring projects and funding

Posted on February 22, 2016 by BJ

2/22/2016 VOTE: NO Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2016R1/Measures/Overview/HB4012 HB 4012 has been gut and stuffed. HB4012 would authorize the issuance of lottery bonds to finance water quality monitoring projects related to removal of dams and establish Water Quality Monitoring Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. Personal Choice and Responsibility Clearly this…

SB 1582 Fast Track Housing Program for affordable housing

Posted on February 19, 2016 by BJ

VOTE: NO Passed Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2016R1/Measures/Overview/SB1582 SUMMARY: This bill as amended creates the Local Innovation and Fast Track Housing Program (LIFT) to allow housing to be purchased or rented with state assistance making available needed housing for low-income households. Declares emergency. Personal Choice Increases available housing for low-income households at a large cost to taxpayers. Fiscal Responsiblity…

HB 4006 Establishes Task Force on Economic Development

Posted on February 10, 2016 by BJ

VOTE: NO Died In committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2016R1/Measures/Overview/HB4006 Sumary: Establishes Task Force on Economic Development. Sunsets task force on December 31, 2017. Declares emergency, effective on passage Fiscal Responsibility HB 4006 establishes a Task Force on Economic Development. Government economic development is a welfare scheme used to redistribute public funds to private sector projects. Local Control HB 4006 eliminates local authority…

HB 4126 amendments of urban growth boundaries

Posted on February 6, 2016 by BJ

VOTE: YES Passed Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2016R1/Measures/Overview/HB4126 This bill is a housekeeping bill to create the grandfather provision to allow cities that had initiated their UGB work prior to January 1, 2016 to continue that process under the statutes and administrative rules in effect on June 30, 2013. Fiscal Responsiblity the cost of abiding by regulations is increased…

SB 1530A Federal agencies to determine, state and federal mining programs can be better coordinated

Posted on February 2, 2016 by BJ

VOTE: NO Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2016R1/Measures/Overview/SB1530 SB 1530 Requires certain state agencies to consult with certain federal agencies to determine whether state and federal mining programs can be better coordinated. Summary: This bill will further eliminate Oregon’s small-scale mining industry and negatively affect the economies of Oregon’s rural communities. Fiscal Responsibility: Increases burdens on state funds…

SB 1548 expedited boundary expansion for housing

Posted on February 1, 2016 by BJ

VOTE: YES In Committee Upon Adjournment Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2016R1/Measures/Overview/SB1548# This bill authorizes local governments to expedite expanding urban growth boundary to adjacent land when dedicated to housing resolving a need that meets certain requirements. Personal Choice Providing housing choices in areas where available housing is less than 6% of what is needed. Landowners must agree 100%…

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