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Councilors flag several state bills to watch: road crossing plans, bike‑lane enforcement, and limits on investor home purchases
Summary
Councilmembers reported tracking multiple state bills at the Feb. 6 meeting, including proposals on road‑crossing plans (SB195), bicycle lane enforcement (HB290), limits on investor home purchases (HB149/HB151) and municipal broadband regulation (SB165).
Councilmembers used the Feb. 6 work meeting to summarize state legislation they are monitoring and to flag bills that could affect city priorities or municipal authority.
SB195 (transportation amendments): A council speaker said the bill, associated with Senator Harper, would require cities to develop a “road correction plan” by 2029 for roads or trails that cross canals or open water to ensure access at crossings. Councilmembers warned the requirement may amount to an unfunded mandate because the bill does not specify state funding and could force cities to re‑prioritize existing capital projects.
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