Senate Local Government Committee advances six bills before cutoff; grinder-pump bill narrows scope
Feb 2, 2026
The Senate Local Government Committee moved six bills out of committee by voice vote ahead of cutoff, including measures on real estate excise tax uniformity, sewer grinder pumps with homeowner repair obligations, subdivision procedures with a notable fiscal note, on-site wastewater inspection durations, street standards tied to housing elements, and RTA permitting changes.
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The Senate Local Government Committee on Feb. 4 advanced six bills by voice vote in its final hearing before the bill cutoff, moving measures on tax process uniformity, sewer equipment rules, subdivision procedures, wastewater inspection timelines, street standards and regional transit permitting to the next stage.
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