SB 974

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Apr 29, 2025
  • Passed Senate Apr 28, 2025
  • Passed House Jun 03, 2025
  • Signed by Governor Jun 16, 2025

Relating to the timeline for reviewing land use applications for housing; and prescribing an effective date.

Abstract

Requires local governments or special districts to complete final review of final engineering plans for residential development within [90] 120 days of submission. [Defines "urban housing application." Requires urban housing applications to be reviewed as limited land use decisions. Authorizes award of attorney fees to applicant if engineering plans or land use applications for residential development are not processed timely.] Establishes a limited review process for certain applications for residential development within an urban growth boundary. Becomes operative on July 1, 2026. Prohibits local governments from applying certain design review requirements for certain [urban housing applications] residential developments within an urban growth boundary. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Sponsors (13)

Votes


Actions


Jun 23, 2025

Senate

Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Jun 23, 2025

Senate

Chapter 330, 2025 Laws.

Jun 16, 2025

Senate

Governor signed.

Jun 09, 2025

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 09, 2025

Senate

President signed.

Jun 05, 2025

Senate

Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

Jun 03, 2025

House

Third reading. Carried by Breese-Iverson. Passed.

Jun 03, 2025

House

Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Elmer.

Jun 02, 2025

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to June 3, 2025 Calendar.

May 29, 2025

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to June 2, 2025 Calendar.

May 28, 2025

House

Second reading.

May 27, 2025

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

May 21, 2025

House

Work Session held.

May 19, 2025

House

Public Hearing held.

May 12, 2025

House

Public Hearing held.

May 05, 2025

House

Public Hearing held.

Apr 29, 2025

House

Referred to Housing and Homelessness.

Apr 29, 2025

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed.

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 04-28 by unanimous consent.

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 04-24 by unanimous consent.

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 04-23 by unanimous consent.

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Second reading.

Apr 18, 2025

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

Apr 07, 2025

Senate

Work Session held.

Mar 19, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Mar 17, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Feb 04, 2025

Senate

Referred to Housing and Development.

Feb 04, 2025

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
B-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to A-Engrossed PDF
Introduced PDF
Senate Amendments to Introduced PDF
SHDEV Amendment -3 PDF
HHOUSH Amendment -A8 PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
2025-03-17 Proposed Amendment -1 PDF
2025-04-07 Proposed Amendment -2 PDF
2025-05-05 Proposed Amendment -A4 PDF
2025-05-12 Proposed Amendment -A4 PDF
2025-05-19 Proposed Amendment -A5 PDF
2025-05-19 Proposed Amendment -A4 PDF
2025-05-21 Proposed Amendment -A7 PDF

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