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Committee passes several bills in executive action; several complex amendments withdrawn
Summary
The Senate Local Government Committee approved multiple bills in executive action (including SB 213 and SB 239) and passed SB 262 after debate (9–2). Amendments on taller buildings and triplex/fourplex bills were discussed and withdrawn for further drafting.
After closing the hearing on Senate Bill 289, the Senate Local Government Committee moved into executive action and considered a slate of bills posted on the board.
Senate Bill 213 (building codes): Senator Trevis moved SB 213 and an amendment adjusting building-code language for group R-2 occupancies (single stairway serving all units under specified conditions) was presented, moved and passed by voice vote; proxies were recorded for absent senators. The committee then moved the bill as amended and passed SB 213 as amended by voice vote.
Senate Bill 239 (amicus briefs): The committee moved and…
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