Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 949: Relating to affordable housing; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 949 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to affordable housing; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Lew Frederick (Democratic), Travis Nelson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
</b> </i>] Directs the Housing and Community Services Department to [<i>establish a project to</i>]<b> disburse moneys to Self Enhancement, Inc., to</b> develop affordable housing [<i>that integrates residential units with community services and commercial spaces in the Portland metropolitan area. Requires the department to annually report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing on the project's progress</i>]. Sunsets on January 2, [<i>2030</i>] <b>2028</b>. Declares an emergency, effective on [<i>passage</i>] <b>July 1, 2025</b>.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Travis Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Sen Woods | Co-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 Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Housing and Development, then Ways and Means.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.