HB 3918
Directs a state agency to establish deadlines within which the agency intends to process applications for permits and make the deadlines available to the public.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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Bill overview
This bill requires state agencies to establish and publicly share deadlines for processing permit applications. It also directs agencies to refund application fees if they miss these deadlines and to create a catalog of all permits they issue, detailing application procedures, processing times, and any opportunities for streamlining. The bill also includes data collection requirements for agencies to analyze and improve their permit processes.
Key provisions
- State agencies must establish deadlines for permit application processing and make them public.
- Agencies must refund application fees if they fail to meet established deadlines.
- Agencies must publish a catalog of all permits they issue, including detailed information about each permit.
- The permit catalog must include data on application volume, processing times, and backlog.
- Agencies must analyze their permit processes to identify areas for improvement and streamlining.
- The bill defines ‘permit’ and ‘complete application’ for clarity.
- Agencies must provide information on the authority governing permit processing times.
- The catalog must include information on application fees and their history.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Businesses seeking permits
- Oregon Residents
- Permit Applicants
- Government Officials
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