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Local government committee stalls bill to let developers use third‑party plan reviewers after stakeholders raise liability and oversight concerns
Summary
The Senate Committee on Local Government heard extensive testimony on House Bill 23, a measure that would allow developers to engage certified third‑party reviewers and inspectors for plan review and building inspections.
The Senate Committee on Local Government heard extensive testimony on House Bill 23, a measure that would allow developers to engage certified third‑party reviewers and inspectors for plan review and building inspections.
Proponents say the change is intended to speed permitting and reduce delays that increase carrying costs for development. Opponents — including multiple cities, counties, building officials, and some developers — said language added on the House floor created significant new risks around rescission, licensing penalties, and unclear liability.
Judge Shepherd, policy analyst (testifying for himself), said the bill’s “overly harsh penalties” for third‑party reviewers could result when a reviewer “risks losing licenses for minor or…
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