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Bill would ask courts to invite affected local governments to file amicus briefs in land‑use cases
Summary
Sen. Forrest Mandeville told the Senate Local Government Committee that SB239 would ask courts to invite amicus briefs and give participating jurisdictions standing to seek stays when a judicial opinion affects how local governments administer land-use law; senators pressed the sponsor on procedural mechanics and timing.
Sen. Forrest Mandeville told the Senate Local Government Committee that Senate Bill 239 would require courts to invite amicus participation before issuing opinions that change how local governing bodies administer land-use or subdivision law and would give those amici standing to seek a stay.
Mandeville said the bill is aimed at cases…
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