AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
Summary
Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action May 29, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 7, 2026
Committee
04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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