Committee hears support for expedited rebuilding after disasters in SB 15 61

Feb 10, 2026

SB 15 61 would create an administrative path to restore or replace dwellings destroyed by disasters, with guardrails (proof of lawful establishment, infrastructure, 125% size cap); sponsors and multiple local governments and builders supported the narrowly tailored measure.

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The committee opened a public hearing on SB 15 61, a bill intended to streamline rebuilding of dwellings destroyed by natural disasters or unexpected events by providing an administrative replacement path rather than the full land-use review. Kya summarized the measure and noted a -3 amendment is posted on OLIS.

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