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Committee advances housing bill that sets permit 'shot clock' and allows third‑party certifiers
Summary
The committee advanced an amended 'Housing Supply and Development Accountability Act' that establishes a permit shot clock, limits deficiency reviews to two rounds, and allows qualified independent third‑party engineers to certify bond releases; bill moves to Finance (18–0).
Lawmakers advanced House Bill 25-52, as amended, a broad rewrite the sponsor described as the "Housing Supply and Development Accountability Act," intended to streamline local permitting and increase predictability for developers.
The sponsor outlined three primary changes: instituting a clear shot clock for local governments to respond during permitting; capping deficiency reviews to two rounds with consolidated feedback to avoid repetitive resubmissions; and allowing developers to hire qualified independent third‑party engineers to certify that performance and payment bond conditions have been satisfied. "It does 3 things. It establishes a clear shot clock for local governments to respond to developers throughout the permit process," the sponsor said. The committee advanced the amended bill to Finance (vote recorded as 18 ayes and 0 nos).
Supporters said the bill would reduce delays and uncertainty that can add time and cost to development; members asked clarifying questions about differences from subcommittee language and timing details.
