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Committee reports out bill easing rules for converting existing buildings to housing; vote 16–1
Summary
House Bill 17 57, which revises regulation for using existing buildings for residential purposes, was reported out of the House Housing Committee with a due‑pass recommendation by a 16–1 vote. The committee cited the bill as a supply measure to ease conversions and add housing supply.
The House Housing Committee on Feb. 13 voted to report House Bill 17 57 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation. The motion to report passed 16–1.
The bill modifies regulations governing the conversion of existing buildings for residential use, aiming to reduce barriers and ‘‘cut some red tape’’ to increase housing supply, committee members said during final remarks before…
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