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Bill to allow long‑term residential leases on state land fails on 7–7 tie after amendments
Summary
The committee considered a bill allowing residential leases (increasing maximum lease terms from 75 to 99 years) on certain state lands adjacent to municipalities with public‑access and wildlife protections; members adopted narrowing amendments but the bill failed in committee on a 7–7 tie.
The committee considered 25LSO0024 to clarify that state lands can be leased for residential purposes and to extend maximum lease terms from 75 to 99 years. Josh Anderson (LSO) said the draft included priority language for affordable housing on state lands adjacent to municipalities and added provisions to retain access and protect critical wildlife habitat.
Jason Crowder, interim director of the Office of State Lands and Investments, cautioned about elevating public…
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