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Senate committee advances land‑use bill to clarify appeals, deadlines and online notice requirements

Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Standing Committee · February 17, 2026
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Summary

SB 284, a consensus bill on land‑use procedure that clarifies 'specified land use' deadlines, requires fee and application posting on city websites where available and encourages appeals to independent authorities rather than legislative bodies, was forwarded to the Senate with a unanimous favorable recommendation.

The Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Standing Committee voted unanimously to advance SB 284, a land‑use bill presented as a consensus package crafted by the Property Rights Coalition and the League of Cities and Towns.

Senator Filmer said the bill provides clarity for lay decision‑makers — planning…

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