Bill > HB3136

This bill modifies existing Oregon state law regarding the composition of county and city planning commissions by adjusting restrictions on real estate professionals serving as voting members. Specifically, the bill removes the previous limitation that applied to commissions with more than five members, and introduces language that clarifies the real estate professional restriction only applies to commissions with five or fewer members. The changes mean that for planning commissions with more than five members, there will no longer be a strict cap on the number of voting members who can be engaged in real estate-related professions. The bill uses consistent language across both county (ORS 215.030) and city (ORS 227.030) planning commission regulations, replacing terms like "shall" with "must" and providing more flexibility in professional representation. The modifications aim to potentially increase professional diversity and expertise on planning commissions by allowing more land and real estate professionals to serve as voting members, particularly on larger commissions.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3136