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Committee advances bill barring new system development charges for fire sprinkler installations
Summary
Senate committee moved House Bill 3505A to the floor; the bill prevents local governments from imposing or increasing system development charges for installation of NFPA fire sprinkler systems or for increases in water meter capacity.
The Senate Housing and Development Committee voted April 28 to report House Bill 3505A to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation. The bill would prohibit a local government from imposing or increasing a system development charge to pay for the installation of a National Fire Protection Association sprinkler system or for the cost of increasing a water meter’s capacity.
Committee staff read a brief summary noting the measure was originally heard April 16 and that it has minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact. Vice Chair Anderson moved to report the bill to the floor; roll call recorded ayes from the senators present and the motion passed. No amendments were recorded during the work session.
The committee selected a senator to carry the bill to the floor.
