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Committee advances bill allowing higher density near transit despite county control concerns
Summary
The House Committee on Water and Land voted Feb. 19 to advance HB 17‑39 HD1, which would permit higher density in designated transit‑oriented development (TOD) areas and includes language that preempts inconsistent county land‑use rules. Opponents argued it strips counties of home‑rule authority.
The House Committee on Water and Land voted Feb. 19 to advance HB 17‑39 HD1, a bill that would allow greater density in designated transit‑oriented development areas and preempt county land‑use provisions that conflict with the measure.
Chair Mark Ashle opened the hearing and noted the panel’s tight schedule and the bill’s defect date. Ivan Ho of UnitedHealthcare and the Food Service Workers Union testified in opposition, saying, “We are opposed to taking away the county powers to regulate…
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