Bill > HB2906

This bill establishes the Task Force on Innovative Housing Strategies for Veterans, a temporary 11-member group designed to study and develop strategies to address housing challenges for veterans in Oregon. The task force will include representatives from the Senate, House of Representatives, Housing and Community Services Department, Department of Veterans' Affairs, and appointees from the Governor with expertise in veteran housing and lending. The group will specifically investigate innovative housing approaches for homeless and low-income veterans, including potential strategies like creating a housing purchasing authority and acquiring vacant housing developments during economic downturns. The task force is required to develop detailed implementation plans for each proposed strategy, examining factors such as agency administration, potential barriers, financial resources, and veteran eligibility requirements. By September 15, 2026, the task force must submit a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations to the appropriate interim legislative committees. Legislative members will serve in a non-voting advisory capacity, while other members will not receive compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses. The task force will automatically dissolve on January 2, 2027, and the bill includes an emergency clause making it effective immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2906