Bill > HB4019

This bill requires certain state agencies, including the Departments of Environmental Quality, Transportation, State Lands, Energy, and Geology and Mineral Industries, to base their decision to approve or deny a new permit application on the rules and standards that are in effect at the specific moment the agency determines the application is complete, rather than on any new rules that might be enacted later. A "permit" is defined as a license, permit, certificate, registration, or other authorization issued by an agency that is required by law or rule to engage in an activity. This provision does not prevent agencies from applying new rules when considering permit renewals or when changes in an applicant's operations necessitate new requirements, nor does it stop agencies from offering applicants the chance to comply with newer rules even after their application is deemed complete. The bill will become effective 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4019