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House unanimously approves redevelopment agency amendments allowing large industrial tracts to qualify
Summary
Representative Lockhart led passage of Senate Bill 245 to allow large industrial tracts (≥1,000 acres) to be treated like other industrial tracts for redevelopment with an exemption to the blight requirement and a 1,500‑foot buffer; the measure passed unanimously after supporters said taxing entity committee approval is still required for project funding.
Representative Lockhart moved to uncircle Senate Bill 245 and explained the proposal would allow very large industrial project areas (1,000 acres or more) to be treated similarly to other industrial tracts for redevelopment purposes while preserving an approval step: redevelopment agencies must still secure…
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