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Staff outlines state legislative bills of note for Arlington, including proposed lot-size limits and ADU rules

3513585 · March 4, 2025
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The city’s intergovernmental relations manager briefed council on multiple state bills that could affect local land use, property taxes, education funding and municipal authority; staff flagged SB 15 (lot‑size rules) and HB 2480 (ADU regulation) as items to monitor and noted that more bills are expected before filing deadlines.

Natalie Ralston, intergovernmental relations manager, updated the council on state legislative activity and bills the city is tracking, including measures on lot size, accessory dwelling units, public notice timing and school choice.

Ralston said roughly 5,600 bills had been filed so far in the session and that filing activity was expected to continue through the deadline. She highlighted several bills of interest to Arlington:

- SB…

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