1000 Friends of Oregon
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Oregon's land use watchdog since 1974. We work to make this state a place Oregonians are proud to call home. linktr.ee/1000Friends
SB 1551 Fire Hardened Homes Act: Support. HOAs would no longer be able to prohibit installing or maintaining fire-hardened materials on and around homes and property. HOAs would also no longer be allowed to prohibit the removal of non fire-hardened fences or other structures from an owner’s property
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
SB 1551 Fire Hardened Homes Act: Support. HOAs would no longer be able to prohibit installing or maintaining fire-hardened materials on and around homes and property. HOAs would also no longer be allowed to prohibit the removal of non fire-hardened fences or other structures from an owner’s property
HB 4063 legalizing Kei trucks: Support. Legalizes the use of Kei trucks, Japanese-made utility trucks, on Oregon roads by requiring that they be titled and registered with the state. Kei trucks are also a much safer vehicle than many newer pickup trucks, which continue to increase in size and height
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
HB 4063 legalizing Kei trucks: Support. Legalizes the use of Kei trucks, Japanese-made utility trucks, on Oregon roads by requiring that they be titled and registered with the state. Kei trucks are also a much safer vehicle than many newer pickup trucks, which continue to increase in size and height
HB 4023 increasing barriers to local transit funding: Oppose. Would remove the ability for mass transit districts to raise revenue in their district without taking it to the ballot for a vote.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
HB 4023 increasing barriers to local transit funding: Oppose. Would remove the ability for mass transit districts to raise revenue in their district without taking it to the ballot for a vote.
HB 4008 transit funding task force. Establishes a task force for the legislative interim to explore options to raise revenue for public transportation across Oregon.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
HB 4008 transit funding task force. Establishes a task force for the legislative interim to explore options to raise revenue for public transportation across Oregon.
SB 1543 Guardrails for Good Governance: Support. Establishes the first-ever debt management policy for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Requires more information and transparency—especially to the public and the Oregon Transportation Commission when ODOT is deciding to take on new debt.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
SB 1543 Guardrails for Good Governance: Support. Establishes the first-ever debt management policy for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Requires more information and transparency—especially to the public and the Oregon Transportation Commission when ODOT is deciding to take on new debt.
SB 1542 Measure What We Drive: Support. ODOT has never received legislative direction and flexibility to spend transportation dollars in a way that aligns with Oregon’s goals. This bill aligns with some of the work ODOT is already doing to plan better and crucially gives ODOT direction.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
SB 1542 Measure What We Drive: Support. ODOT has never received legislative direction and flexibility to spend transportation dollars in a way that aligns with Oregon’s goals. This bill aligns with some of the work ODOT is already doing to plan better and crucially gives ODOT direction.
Reinstate funding for Japanese beetle eradication: Support. The Japanese beetle is a major threat to Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry. It targets numerous plants. Before "defunding," the Oregon Department of Agriculture was well on the way towards eradication.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Reinstate funding for Japanese beetle eradication: Support. The Japanese beetle is a major threat to Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry. It targets numerous plants. Before "defunding," the Oregon Department of Agriculture was well on the way towards eradication.
Maintain OAHP funding: Support. The Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program (OAHP) has provided millions of dollars (and attracted millions more in federal funding) for farm and ranch landowners to create easements that permanently protect their land and ensure it remains in production.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Maintain OAHP funding: Support. The Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program (OAHP) has provided millions of dollars (and attracted millions more in federal funding) for farm and ranch landowners to create easements that permanently protect their land and ensure it remains in production.
HB 4153 allowing farm stores as nonfarm use on EFU land: Oppose. The bill allows large, permanent multi-use structures for nonfarm retail sales, food and beverage service, and unlimited events on agricultural land without safeguards to ensure that agriculture remains the primary use of the property.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
HB 4153 allowing farm stores as nonfarm use on EFU land: Oppose. The bill allows large, permanent multi-use structures for nonfarm retail sales, food and beverage service, and unlimited events on agricultural land without safeguards to ensure that agriculture remains the primary use of the property.
SB 1561 replacement dwellings on farm land: Oppose as currently proposed. Allows an alternate method for a property owner to demonstrate they had a house on rural lands, which was damaged or destroyed by natural or involuntary causes, and therefore is entitled to be replaced.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
SB 1561 replacement dwellings on farm land: Oppose as currently proposed. Allows an alternate method for a property owner to demonstrate they had a house on rural lands, which was damaged or destroyed by natural or involuntary causes, and therefore is entitled to be replaced.
SB 1578 rural residential development on resource land: Oppose. Overrides land use and environmental laws by allowing rural counties to rezone up to 50 acres of farm or forest lands for residential development with a density of at least five houses per acre.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
SB 1578 rural residential development on resource land: Oppose. Overrides land use and environmental laws by allowing rural counties to rezone up to 50 acres of farm or forest lands for residential development with a density of at least five houses per acre.
SB 1586 Hillsboro industrial supersiting: Oppose. For the sixth time, legislators are attempting to bring 1,700 acres of prime and high-value farmland into the Hillsboro urban growth boundary outside the established urban growth boundary expansion process and without any public involvement.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
SB 1586 Hillsboro industrial supersiting: Oppose. For the sixth time, legislators are attempting to bring 1,700 acres of prime and high-value farmland into the Hillsboro urban growth boundary outside the established urban growth boundary expansion process and without any public involvement.
HB 4035 expanding criteria for UGB expansion path from 2024: Oppose as currently proposed. Allows more cities to skirt the regular UGB expansion laws and use the shortcut provided by SB 1537 by allowing expansion on to farm and forest lands in certain circumstances. We are working on changes.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
HB 4035 expanding criteria for UGB expansion path from 2024: Oppose as currently proposed. Allows more cities to skirt the regular UGB expansion laws and use the shortcut provided by SB 1537 by allowing expansion on to farm and forest lands in certain circumstances. We are working on changes.
HB 4108 annexation in UGBs: Support. Allows cities to annex non-contiguous, residentially-zoned land inside the UGB. This removes an outdated annexation barrier that limits housing production and redevelopment opportunities on land that already functions as part of the city.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
HB 4108 annexation in UGBs: Support. Allows cities to annex non-contiguous, residentially-zoned land inside the UGB. This removes an outdated annexation barrier that limits housing production and redevelopment opportunities on land that already functions as part of the city.
HB 4036 affordable housing preservation: Support. Over 10,000 existing affordable homes are at risk of being lost in the next five years. This Fund will protect tenants from losing their homes, preserve existing affordable homes, and lessen the likelihood of people becoming homeless.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
HB 4036 affordable housing preservation: Support. Over 10,000 existing affordable homes are at risk of being lost in the next five years. This Fund will protect tenants from losing their homes, preserve existing affordable homes, and lessen the likelihood of people becoming homeless.
SB 1564 Woodburn UGB expansion: Oppose. Would override land use laws for a UGB expansion for one development interest. This is not an appropriate role for the legislature, which is not a local planning and zoning body. Avoids public participation & will impact the whole community for 1 landowner.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
SB 1564 Woodburn UGB expansion: Oppose. Would override land use laws for a UGB expansion for one development interest. This is not an appropriate role for the legislature, which is not a local planning and zoning body. Avoids public participation & will impact the whole community for 1 landowner.
HB 4082 one-time UGB expansion for senior or manufactured housing: Neutral. While housing for senior Oregonians and manufactured home opportunities are needed, we would rather see these protected and encouraged inside existing UGBs, and as part of the UGB expansion already allowed by SB 1537.
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
HB 4082 one-time UGB expansion for senior or manufactured housing: Neutral. While housing for senior Oregonians and manufactured home opportunities are needed, we would rather see these protected and encouraged inside existing UGBs, and as part of the UGB expansion already allowed by SB 1537.
SB 1567 revolving loan fund: Support. The bill establishes a Mixed Income Development Loan Fund in the Housing and Community Services Department to spur public-private partnerships to develop housing that integrates affordable, work-force, and market-rate units. friends.org/news/2026/1/...
2026 Legislative Overview | 1000 Friends of Oregon
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February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
SB 1567 revolving loan fund: Support. The bill establishes a Mixed Income Development Loan Fund in the Housing and Community Services Department to spur public-private partnerships to develop housing that integrates affordable, work-force, and market-rate units. friends.org/news/2026/1/...
First up: SB 1576 on accessible housing production: Support. Our legislative manager Cassie Wilson testified on Feb. 5 in favor of more accessible housing production, as only 0.3% of all housing in Oregon is considered fully accessible. friends.org/news/2026/1/...
2026 Legislative Overview | 1000 Friends of Oregon
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February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
First up: SB 1576 on accessible housing production: Support. Our legislative manager Cassie Wilson testified on Feb. 5 in favor of more accessible housing production, as only 0.3% of all housing in Oregon is considered fully accessible. friends.org/news/2026/1/...
After the first week of short session, we've seen a slew of bills concerning land use. Here's our overview of bills on housing, working lands, transportation, and wildfire. After this week, if these bills aren't scheduled for a work session, they are dead. See more: friends.org/news/2026/1/...
2026 Legislative Overview | 1000 Friends of Oregon
friends.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
After the first week of short session, we've seen a slew of bills concerning land use. Here's our overview of bills on housing, working lands, transportation, and wildfire. After this week, if these bills aren't scheduled for a work session, they are dead. See more: friends.org/news/2026/1/...
1000 Friends has launched the Housing Solutions Center, a publicly accessible online hub designed to help advocates, policy makers, developers, and community members support affordable, accessible, and environmentally responsible housing solutions across Oregon. HousingSolutionsOregon.org
January 26, 2026 at 6:18 PM
1000 Friends has launched the Housing Solutions Center, a publicly accessible online hub designed to help advocates, policy makers, developers, and community members support affordable, accessible, and environmentally responsible housing solutions across Oregon. HousingSolutionsOregon.org
🙌🏽 Attend the in-person community meeting led by Friends of Smart Growth in Forest Grove on Friday, Jan. 30. We'll then walk across the street to Sen. Sollman's town hall. Let's pack the room! www.friendsofsmartgrowth.org
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 PM
🙌🏽 Attend the in-person community meeting led by Friends of Smart Growth in Forest Grove on Friday, Jan. 30. We'll then walk across the street to Sen. Sollman's town hall. Let's pack the room! www.friendsofsmartgrowth.org
🚨 Join our emergency action call on Thursday, Jan. 29. on Zoom for more information about this LC and how to organize against it: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 PM
🚨 Join our emergency action call on Thursday, Jan. 29. on Zoom for more information about this LC and how to organize against it: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
📩 Write your legislators. Use our template to tell policy-makers NO on LC 237. This is the SIXTH time the state legislature has attempted to massively expand Hillsboro's UGB despite consistent public opposition: shorturl.at/rkcRk
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 PM
📩 Write your legislators. Use our template to tell policy-makers NO on LC 237. This is the SIXTH time the state legislature has attempted to massively expand Hillsboro's UGB despite consistent public opposition: shorturl.at/rkcRk
3 WAYS TO TAKE ACTION against a blatant corporate land grab. LC 237 aims to bring 1,700 acres of farmland into Hillsboro's UGB and extend tax breaks to billionaire corporations that can easily pay their fare share. Join us in protecting this irreplaceable farmland. Here's how:
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 PM
3 WAYS TO TAKE ACTION against a blatant corporate land grab. LC 237 aims to bring 1,700 acres of farmland into Hillsboro's UGB and extend tax breaks to billionaire corporations that can easily pay their fare share. Join us in protecting this irreplaceable farmland. Here's how: