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Committee releases a package of bills on housing, construction and municipal processes; summary of votes
Summary
At its March 17 meeting the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee released multiple bills on housing, redevelopment, construction process and municipal permitting. Several measures drew little debate and were released; one bill was held at the sponsor's request.
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee convened and released a package of bills addressing housing, redevelopment, construction permitting and related administrative updates during its March 17 meeting. Several measures were released with little or no public testimony; a few drew full hearings and are summarized in separate articles.
Key actions the committee took that were recorded in the transcript include:
- S-314: Concerns municipal expenses for tree purchase, planting and removal. Committee recorded affirmative votes (Senator Wimberly; Senator Burgess; Chairman Singleton) and released the bill. Support: American Society of Landscape Architects (Matt Halpin); no amendments.
- S-1487: Requires application-option enhancements for housing, shelter and rental…
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