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Natural Resources Subcommittee advances HB 4,020a after removing ODOT amid fiscal questions

Natural Resources Subcommittee · February 25, 2026
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The Natural Resources Subcommittee voted to advance HB 4,020a to the full committee with a due-pass recommendation after adopting an amendment (dash a2) that removes the Department of Transportation; members requested a written fiscal estimate from ODOT/LFO before further floor action.

PORTLAND — The Natural Resources Subcommittee on Feb. 25 advanced House Bill 4,020a to the full committee with a due-pass recommendation after adopting an amendment that removes the Department of Transportation from the bill.

Staff introduced HB 4,020a as a permitting-reform measure. "HB 4,020a requires certain agencies to provide applicants with a statutory or regulatory justification for any permit denial and effective guidance on how to contest such a denial," staff member Travis said, adding the bill requires agencies to establish a key performance measure for permit timeliness and an analysis of permitting constraints.

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