Committee adopts amendment and recommends HB 2418 to rules after debate over local costs

Feb 23, 2026

The Senate Local Government Committee adopted a striking amendment to engrossed second substitute House Bill 2418, which tightens procedural completeness rules for permit reviews, sets business-day review deadlines, and requires refunds if deadlines are missed; the committee passed the bill by voice vote after a senator raised local-government cost and implementation concerns.

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The Senate Local Government Committee adopted a striking amendment to engrossed second substitute House Bill 2,418 and recommended the bill to the rules committee by a voice vote. Committee staff described the amendment — offered by Senator Solomon — and the bill's key provisions before debate and voting.

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