AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL REFERENDA TO CHALLENGE CERTAIN PERMIT APPROVALS.

HB 7004 would have allowed municipalities to hold public votes (referenda) to challenge specific types of permit approvals, such as those for development projects. This directly affected local governments, property developers, and residents in communities where such permits were issued. The bill's key mechanism required local voters to approve or reject certain permits within a defined timeframe, bypassing standard administrative review for those cases. The measure was vetoed by the governor on July 8, 2025.