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House committee advances two bills aimed at easing siting rules for childcare centers
Summary
The House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services advanced guidance and land-use changes intended to make it easier to locate and develop childcare facilities. Lawmakers adopted amendments and sent the measures forward for additional review and appropriations vetting.
The House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services on April 1 adopted amendments and advanced two bills intended to reduce barriers to siting and developing childcare facilities in Oregon.
House Bill 3496 directs the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) to develop guidance for local governments related to siting, incentivizing and developing childcare facilities, with a required completion date of Dec. 31, 2026. Committee members moved the measure with a do-pass recommendation and referral to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. The chair…
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