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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells state agencies to tell the public how long it takes to process an application for a permit. The Act tells state agencies to try to give back application fees if the agency takes too long. The Act tells state agencies to make a list of the permits given by the agency. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.0). Directs a state agency to establish deadlines within which the agency intends to process appli- cations for permits and make the deadlines available to the public. Directs an agency, to the greatest extent possible, to refund application fees when the agency does not process an application before the established deadline. Directs a state agency to publish a catalog of permits issued by the agency within 60 days after the effective date of the Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill requires state agencies to improve transparency and efficiency in their permit application processes by establishing several key requirements. Agencies must set and publicly share clear deadlines for processing permit applications, and to the greatest extent possible, refund application fees if they fail to meet those deadlines. Additionally, agencies are mandated to publish a comprehensive catalog of their permits within 60 days of the bill's effective date, which must include detailed information such as permit descriptions, statutory authorities, application methods, fees, processing times, and an analysis of potential process improvements. The catalog must also provide specific data about permit applications for the year 2024, including the number of applications received, average processing times, and any existing application backlogs. The bill defines a "permit" according to existing state law (ORS 183.700) and includes a provision that the reporting requirement will be automatically repealed on January 2, 2026, ensuring it is a time-limited initiative. The bill will take effect 91 days after the adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session, giving agencies time to prepare for these new transparency and efficiency requirements.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
Ed Diehl (R)*,
April Dobson (D)*,
Court Boice (R),
Darin Harbick (R),
Bobby Levy (R),
Kevin Mannix (R),
Virgle Osborne (R),
Werner Reschke (R),
Anna Scharf (R),
Alek Skarlatos (R),
Dwayne Yunker (R),
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3918 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3918 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/87353 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3918/Introduced |
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