Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1578: Relating to rural residential development.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1578 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to rural residential development. Primary sponsor: Todd Nash (Republican), Mark Owens (Republican), Alek Skarlatos (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Nash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Sarah McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Gregory Smith | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Housing and Development.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.