Live updates: 2026 legislative session draws to a close
The Oregon Legislature passed HB 4082, allowing cities to expand their Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) to add affordable housing for older adults, resolving a conflict with another UGB expansion bill for Woodburn. The bill, requested by Governor Tina Kotek, passed the House 41-8 and eliminates the typically expensive and lengthy state approval process for UGB expansions when used for senior housing, manufactured homes, and similar developments. Lawmakers also passed SB 1501 to use $365 million in state bonds to renovate Portland’s Moda Center, with repayment tied to tax revenues from the venue and Trail Blazers.