Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: Passed House 6 D cosponsors

HB 2004 — Relating to residential tenancies; declaring an emergency.

Last action — At President's desk upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

During first nine months of occupancy, prohibits landlord from terminating month-to-month tenancy within 60 days of receiving from tenant request for repairs to correct certain building, health or housing code violation or unhabitable condition. Prohibits landlord from terminating month-to-month tenancy without cause after first nine months of occupancy except under certain circumstances with written notice and payment of amount equal to one month's periodic rent. Provides exception for certain tenancies for occupancy of dwelling unit in building or on property occupied by landlord as primary residence. Makes violation defense against action for possession by landlord. Requires fixed term tenancy to be at least six months in duration, unless tenant requests shorter term. Requires landlord to give tenant 90 days' notice that fixed term tenancy will terminate upon reaching expiration date or that tenant may renew fixed term tenancy by giving landlord 45 days' notice. If landlord fails to provide notice, requires fixed term tenancy to become month-to-month tenancy upon reaching specified ending date, unless tenant elects to terminate tenancy. Prohibits landlord from increasing rent on more than one occasion during any 12-month period. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. At President's desk upon adjournment.

  2. Work Session held.

  3. Referred to Rules by order of the President.

  4. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. (Printed B-Eng.)

  5. Work Session held.

  6. Public Hearing held.

  7. Referred to Human Services.

  8. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  9. Third reading. Carried by Power, Piluso. Passed.

  10. Second reading.

  11. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

  12. Work Session held.

  13. Public Hearing held.

  14. Public Hearing held.

  15. Referred to Human Services and Housing.

  16. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Sponsors

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7 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 69 not signed on · 29 voted No

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (69)

69 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third reading. Carried by Power, Piluso. Passed.

Passed 31 Yea · 27 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 182102
Democrat 13100
Republican 0500
Total 312702
% of votes cast 52%45%0%3%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
John Huffman — Nay
A. Richard Vial — Nay
Alissa Keny-Guyer — Yea
Andy Olson — Nay
Ann Lininger — Yea
Barbara Smith Warner — Yea
Bill Kennemer — Nay
Bill Post — Nay
Brad Witt — Nay
Brian Clem — Not Voting
Caddy McKeown — Nay
Carl Wilson — Nay
Carla Piluso — Yea
Cliff Bentz — Nay
Dallas Heard — Nay
Dan Rayfield — Yea
Deborah Boone — Not Voting
Diego Hernandez — Yea
Duane Stark — Nay
Gene Whisnant — Nay
Greg Barreto — Nay
Janelle Bynum — Yea
Jeff Barker — Yea
Jeff Reardon — Yea
Jennifer Williamson — Yea
Jodi Hack — Nay
Julie Parrish — Nay
Karin Power — Yea
Knute Buehler — Nay
Margaret Doherty — Yea
Mark Johnson — Nay
Mike Nearman — Nay
Mitch Greenlick — Yea
Paul Holvey — Yea
Phil Barnhart — Yea
Ron Noble — Nay
Sal Esquivel — Nay
Sheri Malstrom — Yea
Sherrie Sprenger — Nay
Teresa Alonso Leon — Yea
Tina Kotek — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Yea
David Gomberg Democrat Yea
Janeen Sollman Democrat Yea
John Lively Democrat Yea
Julie Fahey Democrat Yea
Ken Helm Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Nancy Nathanson Democrat Yea
Pam Marsh Democrat Yea
Paul Evans Democrat Yea
Rob Nosse Democrat Yea
Sue Rieke Smith Democrat Nay
Susan McLain Democrat Yea
Tawna Sanchez Democrat Yea
Cedric Hayden Republican Nay
David Brock Smith Republican Nay
E. Werner Reschke Republican Nay
Mike McLane Republican Nay
Rick Lewis Republican Nay

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Subjects

housing labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2004 do?
During first nine months of occupancy, prohibits landlord from terminating month-to-month tenancy within 60 days of receiving from tenant request for repairs to correct certain building, health or housing code violation or unhabitable condition. Prohibits landlord from terminating month-to-month tenancy without cause after first nine months of occupancy except under certain circumstances with written notice and payment of amount equal to one month's periodic rent. Provides exception for certain tenancies for occupancy of dwelling unit in building or on property occupied by landlord as primary residence. Makes violation defense against action for possession by landlord. Requires fixed term tenancy to be at least six months in duration, unless tenant requests shorter term. Requires landlord to give tenant 90 days' notice that fixed term tenancy will terminate upon reaching expiration date or that tenant may renew fixed term tenancy by giving landlord 45 days' notice. If landlord fails to provide notice, requires fixed term tenancy to become month-to-month tenancy upon reaching specified ending date, unless tenant elects to terminate tenancy. Prohibits landlord from increasing rent on more than one occasion during any 12-month period. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Who sponsors HB 2004?
HB 2004 is sponsored by Susan McLain (Democrat), Rob Nosse (Democrat), James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Tawna Sanchez (Democrat), Chris Gorsek (Democrat), Kathleen Taylor (Democrat), Paul Holvey, Tina Kotek, Barbara Smith Warner, Teresa Alonso Leon, Alissa Keny-Guyer, Laurie Monnes Anderson, Dan Rayfield, Karin Power, Chuck Riley, Michael Dembrow, Diego Hernandez, Margaret Doherty, Carla Piluso, Sheri Malstrom, and Sara Gelser.
What is the current status of HB 2004?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2004?
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