Commission warns SB 197’s referendum and notice requirements could halt development
Staff told commissioners SB 197 would require enhanced notice and a community referendum before district-boundary amendments, and warned provision three (the referendum) would 'bring development to a screeching halt'; commissioners authorized staff to strongly flag the bill's flaws rather than take formal opposition.
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Staff summarized Senate Bill 197 as a measure that would require increased public notice for district-boundary amendments — including three or more public meetings and, in Section 3, a community referendum prior to proceeding with a project. Staff said the referendum requirement "would bring development to a screeching halt" and recommended drafting testimony identifying the bill's significant procedural flaws.
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