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ONTARIO A bill requiring that local governments allow for the siting of emergency shelters for people who are homeless was passed in the Oregon Senate on Monday and as it carries an emergency declaration, it now heads for the governor’s desk. House Bill 2006 began life in the House, with House Speaker Tina Kotek, chief sponsor; it was passed by the House in April. As intended, these shelters would be buildings, or clusters of buildings, to be used as temporary shelters for people who lack permanent housing. Shelters would include sleeping quarters and restrooms for families, must comply ...

May 4, 2021 Photo: ODOT The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2006 today, a bill that allows local governments greater flexibility in siting emergency shelter locations. While the nation battled the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the northwest experienced the compounding tragedy of devastating wildfires. Those wildfires led to the loss of homes, businesses, communities and lives. Many Oregonians have been displaced, many have lost jobs, and many have confronted extreme loss. “Prior to COVID-19 taking hold in our state, many were suffering due to our housing crisis,” said Senator Deb Patterson ...

Oregon lawmakers vote to expedite emergency shelter process Follow Us Question of the Day       By SARA CLINE - Associated Press - Monday, May 3, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A lack of adequate shelter beds has long plagued Oregon. It was recently estimated that 10,000 people in the state sleep outside on any given night - a number that has likely increased during the pandemic. But on Monday, Oregon lawmakers passed a bill that will make it easier and quicker for communities to create emergency shelters and ...

Kaylee Domzalski Originally published on May 3, 2021 4:06 pm For the second time in a year, the Oregon Legislature has approved a bill that lowers the bar for creating homeless shelters across the state. In a 26-1 vote, the Oregon Senate on Monday approved House Bill 2006. The bill requires cities to approve proposed homeless shelters if they meet certain criteria, such as offering access to transportation, complying with building codes, and posing no health or safety threat. As long as the standards are met, zoning rules or other planning regulations that can frequently stymie shelters ...

May 4, 2021 Photo: ODOT The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2006 today, a bill that allows local governments greater flexibility in siting emergency shelter locations. While the nation battled the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the northwest experienced the compounding tragedy of devastating wildfires. Those wildfires led to the loss of homes, businesses, communities and lives. Many Oregonians have been displaced, many have lost jobs, and many have confronted extreme loss. “Prior to COVID-19 taking hold in our state, many were suffering due to our housing crisis,” said Senator Deb Patterson ...