Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 616: Relating to preservation of trees for housing 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 616 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to preservation of trees for housing development. Primary sponsor: Daniel Bonham. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): 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.
Prohibits a local government from conditioning the development or use of property for needed housing based on the retention of trees. Provides exceptions. Sunsets January 1, 2036.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bonham | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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.
- Referred to Housing and Development.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.