2021 Legislation
EQUITY AND CLIMATE IN LAND USE – HB 2488-A
Our statewide land use planning goals were written and adopted nearly 50 years ago, and lack standards for meaningful and equitable public participation, for achieving environmental justice, and for addressing the impacts of climate change. HB 2488, Equity and Climate in Land Use, addresses these gaps in our land use system – putting Oregon on a path towards land use decisions that plan for a just and climate-resilient future.
HB2488
Relating to addressing climate justice through land use planning; declaring an emergency.
Requires that statewide land use planning goal relating to citizen involvement address participation and engagement for disadvantaged groups.
Requires Land Conservation and Development Commission to amend goal by June 30, 2023, consistent with requirement. Establishes timelines for local governments to implement amended goal.
Appropriates moneys from General Fund to commission for goal amendment and implementation.
Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Chief Sponsor(s): Representative Power, Helm; Senators Golden and Dembrow
Regular Sponsor(s): Representatives Holvey, Wilde; Senators Frederick and Prozanski
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