HB 3943
Requires all state agencies to prepare a report within 60 days on the impacts of the agency's current rules on construction of new housing and the agency's land that may be available for housing production.
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Bill overview
This bill requires all state agencies to assess the impact of their current rules on the construction of new housing and the availability of state-owned land for housing production. Agencies must prepare reports within 60 days, detailing potential impacts, identifying unnecessary rules, and exploring ways to reduce negative effects. These reports are to be submitted to the Legislative Assembly’s housing-related committees by September 15, 2026. The bill also expands the requirement for housing impact statements to all agencies when proposing new rules.
Key provisions
- State agencies must prepare reports within 60 days assessing the impact of their rules on housing construction.
- Reports must identify potential impacts of existing rules and suggest rule revisions to reduce negative effects.
- Agencies must identify state-owned land suitable for housing development.
- Agencies must submit reports to the Legislative Assembly’s housing committees by September 15, 2026.
- All state agencies must complete housing impact statements when proposing new rules.
- ORS 183.530 is repealed.
- ORS 183.534 is amended to require agencies to prioritize reducing barriers to housing development.
- ORS 183.335 is amended to include a housing cost impact statement requirement for rule adoption.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Housing Developers
- Legislative Assembly (Housing Committees)
- The Public (regarding housing affordability and availability)
- Local Governments (potentially impacted by state housing policies)
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