SB 830
Modifies provisions of the on-site septic system loan program to allow for grants.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Session | 2025 Regular Session |
| Requested by | (at the request of Governor Tina Kotek for Department of Environmental Quality) |
| Fiscal impact | Has minimal fiscal impact |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
Modifies the on-site septic system loan program to allow for grants instead of only loans and expands eligibility for assistance.
Overview#
Digest: This Act changes laws for the on-site septic system loan program to allow for grants and to expand who qualifies for help. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.2). Modifies provisions of the on-site septic system loan program to allow for grants. Expands eligibility for the program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McDonald | La Pine | Support | 2025-01-28 |
| Shelly Collatt | Crook | Support | 2025-01-28 |
| Rolando Hernandez | Grants Pass | Support | 2025-01-28 |
| Tawny Reader | Terrebonne | Neutral | 2025-01-29 |
| Chip Salmon | Bandon OR. | Support | 2025-01-29 |
| Kazim Zaidi | Espousal Strategies | Neutral | 2025-01-29 |
| Rian vanden Hooff | Portland | Support | 2025-01-29 |
| Rian vanden Hooff | Portland | Support | 2025-01-29 |
| Rian vanden Hooff | Portland | Support | 2025-01-29 |
| Karen Lewotsky | Oregon Environmental Council | Support | 2025-01-29 |
| Peggy Lynch | League of Women Voters of Oregon | Support | 2025-01-29 |
| Belinda Rasmussen | Bend | Support | 2025-01-30 |
| Rian vanden Hooff | Portland | Support | 2025-01-30 |
| Roselyn Poton | Portland | Support | 2025-01-31 |
| Karen Lewotsky | Oregon Environmental Council | Support | 2025-04-16 |
| Rian Hooff | Oregon DEQ | Support | 2025-04-16 |
| Jamie Pang | OR Just Transition Alliance | Support | 2025-04-16 |
| Cheyenne Holliday | Gresham | Support | 2025-04-17 |
| Tawny Reader | Craft3 | Support | 2025-04-17 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2025-04-19 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-01-17 | S | Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire. |
| 2025-01-30 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-02-25 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2025-03-04 | S | Recommendation: Do pass. |
| 2025-03-04 | S | Second reading. |
| 2025-03-06 | S | Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. |
| 2025-03-10 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-03-13 | H | Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment. |
| 2025-04-17 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-05-13 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-05-14 | H | Recommendation: Do pass. |
| 2025-05-15 | H | Second reading. |
| 2025-05-19 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to May 20, 2025 Calendar. |
| 2025-05-20 | H | Third reading. Carried by Levy B. Passed. |
| 2025-05-21 | S | President signed. |
| 2025-05-22 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2025-05-28 | S | Governor signed. |
| 2025-06-06 | S | Chapter 231, 2025 Laws. |
| 2025-06-06 | S | Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. |