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Senator Anderson Addresses Workforce Shortages Impacting Housing Production
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Mar 112025
Oregon is facing a shortage of residential inspectors and plans examiners, creating delays in housing projects across the state. SB 1086, led by Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City), tackles this issue by establishing a statewide apprenticeship program to train the next generation of building inspectors. “Building inspectors are the backbone of safe construction, ensuring our homes, schools, and businesses can stand up to Oregon's challenges from coastal storms to seismic risks. But we're facing a shortage of these skilled professionals, and that's a problem we can't ignore. This bill tackles that shortage head-on by creating a structured, hands-on training pipeline.” – Senator Anderson Watch his testimony from this morning’s hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor and Business.

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