Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session
Oregon SB 1578
Relating to rural residential development.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Alek Skarlatos (Republican)
- Mark Owens (Republican)
- Todd Nash (Republican)
Cosponsors (8)
- Gregory Smith
- Sarah McDonald (Democratic)
- Bobby Levy (Republican)
- Cyrus Javadi (Democratic)
- Paul Evans (Democratic)
- Suzanne Weber (Republican)
- David Brock Smith (Republican)
- Lew Frederick (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary
Allows counties with a population density of less than 30 people per square mile to rezone up to 50 acres to be divided and developed for residential dwellings of at least five units per acre. Sunsets January 2, 2034. Expands allowed development of accessory dwelling units to farmland with certain existing nonfarm dwellings. Allows the development of larger rural accessory dwelling units.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 7, 2026 · Senate
In committee upon adjournment. - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Work Session held. - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Public Hearing held. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Housing and Development. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.