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HB 2258 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to housing; and declaring an emergency.

Summary
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 1, 2027. Increases appropriation of planning program moneys for rulemaking. Authorizes the Department of Consumer and Business Services to develop a process to preapprove residential building plans. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases appropriation of planning program moneys for rulemaking, directly funding state budget allocation for housing regulations.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires local governments to approve preapproved residential developments, streamlining housing construction and increasing supply per bill's mandate.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed Jul 18, 2025
Maddy AI version diff · 3 comparisons

What changed between versions

B-Engrossed → Enrolled · 5 edits · Jul 18, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized in its enrolled version, removing the summary section and editorial notes while adding official enrollment details. The core policy content remains substantively unchanged, with the main difference being the addition of a new section requiring the Land Conservation and Development Commission to coordinate with the Department of Consumer and Business Services on building plan reviews. The emergency declaration and funding increase for rulemaking activities were retained.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on streamlining residential development approval processes through preapproved building plans and expanded eligibility for certain vacant lots.
TECHNICAL

Removed the legislative summary section and editorial notes that explained how the bill was amended.

Added official enrollment details including the House passage date and Governor's approval signature lines.

Changed the header from 'B-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to indicate the bill has been finalized and sent to the Governor.

REQUIREMENT

Added Section 6 requiring the Land Conservation and Development Commission to coordinate with the Department of Consumer and Business Services when adopting rules under the bill.

FISCAL

Added Section 6 specifying a $631,806 increase to the planning program appropriation for rulemaking activities.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 23, 2025 · House Jun 18, 2025

How they voted

28–2
Passed
Total votes 30
Jun 23, 2025
D Democratic18
17 Yea 1 Nay
94% Yea
R Republican12
11 Yea 1 Nay
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
24
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Jul 18, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jun 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Neron Misslin.
upper
Jun 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.
upper
Jun 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
upper
Jun 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
upper
Jun 19, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Jun 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Marsh. Passed.
lower
Jun 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
lower
Jun 6, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.