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Starter‑homes bill fails in committee after cities warn against preemption
Summary
Representative Ward’s bill to create an expedited pathway for small‑lot and starter homes (HB 184) was amended in committee but failed a roll‑call vote after cities and municipal leaders warned the proposal would preempt local land‑use authority.
Representative Trevor Ward presented the third substitute to HB 184, which would create an opt‑out process allowing certain small‑lot and starter‑home projects to proceed as permitted uses unless a city expressly opts out. Ward said he narrowed the bill after committee feedback: excluding smaller counties, lengthening city response windows,…
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