Senate approves bill restricting county authority over residential development after robust debate
Senate File 24-42 would limit county boards from restricting residential construction other than for life, health and safety reasons. Opponents warned it would remove local land-use tools and risk sprawl; proponents framed it as a property-rights and housing-affordability measure. The measure passed 28-16.
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Senators debated and passed Senate File 24-42, a bill that prohibits county boards of supervisors from restricting construction or development of residential dwellings except for reasons of life, health and safety. Supporters described the measure as restoring property rights and easing housing constraints; opponents said it would strip counties of tools to manage growth and protect agricultural land.
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