Relating to events on lands zoned for exclusive farm use in eastern Oregon.
SB 788 allows farm-land zoned for exclusive farm use east of the Cascade Range to host weddings and other events. This change directly affects farm landowners in eastern Oregon who wish to use their property for such purposes without changing the land's zoning classification. The bill amends Oregon's zoning law (ORS 215.283) to explicitly add "weddings or events" as a permitted use on these lands, alongside existing farm-related activities like farm stands and wineries. It does not alter the underlying zoning requirements or allow commercial developments beyond event hosting.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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4
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Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
4 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bobby Levy
RRepublican
P
David Smith
RRepublican
P
Fred Girod
RRepublican
P
Todd Nash
RRepublican
Co
Suzanne Weber
RRepublican
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