Conference committee outlines SB2671 permitting pilot: mayor-led experiments, higher pay for permitting positions, sunset in 2030
Apr 29, 2026
Sponsors summarized SB2671 as a pilot that would let county mayors in jurisdictions under 500,000 population test faster permit processing through targeted staffing, incentives, prioritized hiring and quarterly reporting; the committee agreed CD1 language but deferred final approval pending money committee review and set a follow-up session for April 30.
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The conference committee convened at 10:45 a.m. to consider SB2671, a proposal to authorize pilot programs in counties with populations under 500,000 that would aim to improve permit processing speed, accountability and quality.
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