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SB 1085 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to minimum lot sizes for resource lands; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Quarters the minimum acreage for farm, forest and rangeland lots or parcels. Allows farm, forest or rangeland lots to be created from land without water rights if the land is subdivided to establish at least four dwellings that will share infrastructure and amenities. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Issues: ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill reduces minimum lot size for resource lands, enabling more development on farm/forest/rangeland. This weakens conservation by allowing fragmentation and reducing protected land without environmental safeguards.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces minimum lot sizes to allow four dwellings per parcel on resource lands, increasing housing density and development potential for affordable housing.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Housing and Development.
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dick Anderson
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