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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 24, 2021 | OR | HB 2433 | Increases the Total Amount of Outstanding Affordable Housing Tax Credits to $35 Million Through 2025 | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6) |
June 9, 2021 | OR | HB 3124 | Extends the Local Government Timeline for Homeless Campers to Remove Belongings by 2 Days | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 19) |
June 9, 2021 | OR | HB 3115 | Amends Homeless Laws to Allow Homeless Communities to Seek Shelter on Public Property | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 10) |
June 8, 2021 | OR | SB 8 | Requires Local Governments to Allow Affordable Housing on Lands Not Zoned for Residential Purposes | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 5) |
June 8, 2021 | OR | HB 3124 | Extends the Local Government Timeline for Homeless Campers to Remove Belongings by 2 Days | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
April 14, 2021 | OR | HB 3115 | Amends Homeless Laws to Allow Homeless Communities to Seek Shelter on Public Property | Bill Passed - House (35 - 23) |
April 6, 2021 | OR | HB 2009 | Establishes Foreclosure and Mortgage Assistance | Bill Passed - House (38 - 21) |
Dec. 21, 2020 | OR | HB 4401 | Requires Distribution of Unpaid Rent During State of Emergencies | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6) |
Dec. 21, 2020 | OR | HB 4401 | Requires Distribution of Unpaid Rent During State of Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (40 - 14) |
June 26, 2020 | OR | HB 4213 | Prohibits Evictions for Nonpayment During Emergency Period | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 8) |
June 30, 2019 | OR | HB 2001 | Requires Duplex Ordinances in Cities with 25,000 Residents | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 9) |
Feb. 26, 2019 | OR | SB 608 | Prohibits No-Cause evictions | Bill Passed - House (35 - 25) |
Feb. 12, 2019 | OR | SB 608 | Prohibits No-Cause evictions | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11) |
March 3, 2018 | OR | HB 4007 | Establishes Tax Sheltered Home Buyer Savings Accounts and Increases Document-Recording Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9) |
April 4, 2017 | OR | HB 2004 | Prohibits Landlords from Evicting a Tenant without Cause | Bill Passed - House (31 - 27) |
March 3, 2016 | OR | SB 1573 | Authorizes City Property Annexation without Voter Authorization | Bill Passed - House (32 - 28) |
March 3, 2016 | OR | SB 1533 | Authorizes Inclusionary Zoning | Bill Passed - House (39 - 21) |
March 2, 2016 | OR | HB 4143 | Prohibits Rent Increase in First Year of Tenancy | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 9) |
July 8, 2013 | OR | HB 2639 | Prohibits Discrimination in Selling, Renting, or Leasing Property | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
July 3, 2013 | OR | HB 2639 | Prohibits Discrimination in Selling, Renting, or Leasing Property | Bill Passed - House (38 - 20) |
March 5, 2012 | OR | SB 1552 | Requirements for Lenders Seeking Foreclosure | Bill Passed - House (59 - 1) |
Feb. 20, 2012 | OR | HB 4090 | Reducing Restrictions on Urban Development | Bill Passed - House (31 - 29) |
Feb. 16, 2012 | OR | SB 1552 | Requirements for Lenders Seeking Foreclosure | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4) |
Feb. 16, 2012 | OR | SB 1564 | Amends Requirements for Foreclosures | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |
June 13, 2011 | OR | HB 2541 | Amends Inheritance Taxes | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5) |
May 10, 2011 | OR | HB 2541 | Amends Inheritance Taxes | Bill Passed - House (34 - 25) |
Feb. 26, 2009 | OR | HB 2436 | Real Estate Fees to Fund Housing Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9) |
Feb. 17, 2009 | OR | HB 2436 | Real Estate Fees to Fund Housing Programs | Bill Passed - House (44 - 15) |
Feb. 21, 2008 | OR | HB 3603 | Mortgage Reform | Bill Passed - House (31 - 29) |
Feb. 15, 2008 | OR | HB 3618 | Inheritance Tax Credit | Bill Passed - House (41 - 18) |
June 4, 2007 | OR | HB 2760 | Annexation of Unincorporated Land | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4) |