Committee hears bill to grant elected officials access to multiunit residences; laid over
Senate File 3627 would extend to elected officials the access currently required for candidates to knock and leave materials in apartments and similar residences. Supporters said it ensures residents in multifamily housing can reach their representatives; opponents raised privacy and solicitation concerns. The bill was laid over for further consideration.
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Senator Bridal presented Senate File 3627 to the committee on Feb. 21, proposing that elected officials — not just candidates — be allowed access to apartments, manufactured-home parks and similar multiunit residential facilities for official business.
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