Committee approves change to transit‑oriented mixed‑use authority for counties

Conference managers presented HP 1718 HD1 SD1, a proposal to allow counties to finance and develop mixed‑use transit‑oriented developments. The manager said the CD1 deletes language that would have restricted authority only to developments along a locally preferred alternative for a mass transit system, broadening the authority so that counties — and neighboring counties — can pursue mixed‑use projects. The draft sets a deadline allowing projects to be developed before 2033 and makes the measure effective upon approval.