Relating to land use planning for housing.
Summary
Requires local governments to allow development of certain affordable housing on lands not zoned for residential uses. Allows establishment of certain affordable housing at increased density. Expands availability of attorney fees for applicants developing affordable housing and local governments prevailing at Land Use Board of Appeals or on appeal from board.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2021
Committee Review
May 2021
Senate Passage
Jun 2021
House Passage
Jun 2021
Signed into Law
Jun 2021
Introduced Mar 3, 2021
Signed Jun 23, 2021
Floor votes · House Jun 3, 2021
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Jun 23, 2021
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Jun 10, 2021
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 9, 2021
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 8, 2021
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.
upper
Jun 8, 2021
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
upper
Jun 3, 2021
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Zika. Passed.
lower
May 26, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Apr 28, 2021
Committee
Referred to Housing.
lower
Apr 27, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Apr 21, 2021
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by President Courtney. Passed.
upper
Apr 15, 2021
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Mar 3, 2021
Committee
Referred to Housing and Development.
upper
Mar 3, 2021
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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