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2015 Environmental Scorecard for the Oregon Legislature

HB 4079

OCN Major Threat
UGB Expansion Pilot Projects

HB 4079 allows two “pilot project” cities, one large and one small, to expand their urban growth boundaries (UGB) by 50 acres each for residential use without showing that they need more land. In exchange, an unspecified portion of the 50 acres would be available for affordable housing – the definition of “affordable,” the percentage that would be “affordable,” and other terms are still to be determined. The bill failed to account for the increased cost of developing housing at the edge of UGBs, as well as the increased costs and emissions that stem from moving working families to the edges of their communities.

Visit the Oregon Legislature's bill history and full text.

No is the pro-environment vote.
Status: Passed the Senate 16-11 | Passed the House 31-25

House Votes

RepresentativeHB 4079
Barker, Jeffanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterBarnhart, Philexcused absence
Barreto, Gregpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterBarton, Brentpro-environment vote
Bentz, Cliffanti-environment vote
Boone, Deborahanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterBuckley, Peterpro-environment vote
Buehler, Knuteanti-environment vote
Clem, Brianpro-environment vote
Davis, Johnanti-environment vote
Doherty, Margaretanti-environment vote
Esquivel, Salanti-environment vote
Evans, Paulpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterFagan, Shemiapro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterFrederick, Lewpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterGallegos, Joepro-environment vote
Gilliam, Vicexcused absence
representative whose score is 90% or greaterGomberg, Davidpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterGorsek, Chrispro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterGreenlick, Mitchpro-environment vote
Hack, Jodianti-environment vote
Hayden, Cedricanti-environment vote
Heard, Dallasanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterHelm, Kenpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterHolvey, Paulpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterHoyle, Valpro-environment vote
Huffman, Johnanti-environment vote
Johnson, Markanti-environment vote
Kennemer, Billpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterKeny-Guyer, Alissaanti-environment vote
Komp, Bettyanti-environment vote
Kotek, Tinaanti-environment vote
Krieger, Wayneanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterLininger, Annpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterLively, Johnanti-environment vote
McKeown, Caddyexcused absence
McLain, Susanpro-environment vote
McLane, Mikeanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterNathanson, Nancypro-environment vote
Nearman, Mikeexcused absence
representative whose score is 90% or greaterNosse, Robpro-environment vote
Olson, Andyanti-environment vote
Parrish, Julieanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterPiluso, Carlapro-environment vote
Post, Billanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterRayfield, Danpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterRead, Tobiaspro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterReardon, Jeffpro-environment vote
Smith, Greganti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterSmith-Warner, Barbaraanti-environment vote
Sprenger, Sherrieanti-environment vote
Stark, Duaneanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterTaylor, Kathleenpro-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterVega Pederson, Jessicapro-environment vote
Weidner, Jimanti-environment vote
Whisnant, Geneanti-environment vote
Whitsett, Gailanti-environment vote
representative whose score is 90% or greaterWilliamson, Jenniferanti-environment vote
Wilson, Carlanti-environment vote
Witt, Bradanti-environment vote
pro-environment voteanti-environment voteabsent or excusedlegislator whose score is 90% or greater
 
 

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