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Caucus reviews senate changes to ADU bill for counties; questions raised about opposition
Summary
Members discussed House Bill 2928, which would require counties to adopt zoning or blanket policies for accessory dwelling units by January 2026; caucus members asked why some organizations opposed the bill and noted that the bill differs from last year's city-focused ADU law.
House Republican Caucus members discussed House Bill 2928 on requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in counties.
Staff presenter Nicole said the bill would require counties to create zoning ordinances for ADUs by January 2026 or adopt a blanket policy allowing ADUs on all lots, with Senate amendments clarifying self-certification programs and adding allowances for flood, high-noise, and accident-potential zones.
Nut graf: The measure extends ADU guidance to unincorporated areas (counties) rather than cities and towns; members asked why several assisted-living and other organizations were listed as opponents in the caucus materials.
Nicole summarized the difference with last year's ADU law: "The ADU bill that was signed last year was for cities and towns and this focuses on counties. So this would be, like, unincorporated areas." She also told members the senate language allowed counties more specificity on ADU size, drainage for flood conditions, and accommodations for high-noise or accident-potential zones.
Representative Travers asked how the bill differed from the ADU law enacted the previous year; Nicole's answer (above) framed the bills by jurisdiction: cities versus counties. Another member asked why many assisted-living organizations appeared in opposition on the caucus sheet; members did not resolve that question during the caucus. No presenter provided a full list of opponents in the discussion, and one member said they would review the caucus sheet.
No formal motion or vote occurred in caucus. Members asked for more information about stakeholder positions before making a recommendation ahead of floor action.
Ending: Staff advised members that caucus materials were available and that the Senate amendment text clarified several technical exceptions; members moved to the next item.
