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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 02/25/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • So that includes new construction So that includes new construction classification<01:03:20.720>
  • all value um that saw new construction all value um that saw new construction or<01:03:40.000>
  • uh, when you eliminate new construction uh, when you eliminate new construction and<01:04:05.680
  • having new construction. having new construction.
  • <01:14:54.800> or little bit more new construction or little bit more new construction or
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 20, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, as I'm sure you're all very aware, there's quite a bit of construction happening in and around
  • We'll get to see the progress that's being made to date on these construction projects and have a chance
  • Many of them are pretty darn cool, and we think our construction projects are that.
  • It's nearly a billion dollars in construction contracts.
  • I had a question about the building, and I believe it is a building already constructed.
Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met to receive an overview and tour of Capitol complex construction projects funded through the Department of Management Services (DMS). Deputy Secretary Tom Berger gave a historical and project-by-project presentation on the Capitol campus, explaining the evolution of the historic Capitol and the current tower complex, and describing major ongoing work including the Waller Park west entry/ADA and waterproofing project, the east entry security screening area, Cabinet meeting room modernization, historic Capitol re-roofing, the large Capitol HVAC replacement, window replacement, Memorial Park improvements, the Holocaust Memorial, the North Loading Zone, and Knott Plaza upgrades. He noted that the Capitol windows and HVAC work are intended to address aging systems and improve resilience, security, and accessibility, and said the broader Capitol window project will continue over several years. Members asked questions about the African-American memorial, the old bank/archives building with water damage, the roofing material and expected lifespan, the legal definition of the Capitol complex, and the history of early legislative meetings in Pensacola and St. Augustine. Berger said the African-American memorial base is built and the installation should be completed in March or April, while the archives building is owned and managed by the Department of State. He also explained that the roof uses a slate-like material designed for a 50-year life cycle, though major storms could still damage it, and clarified that the Capitol complex can be defined differently in statute versus operationally. Chair Lopez and other members requested follow-up information, including a rendering of the African-American memorial and a table summarizing the Capitol investments and when the facilities were last updated, so members can better explain the spending to constituents. Berger said he would provide the requested information, and the committee then concluded the presentation and proceeded to the tour.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council 5/27/26

Transcript Highlights:
  • design are available and construction design are available and construction costs<01:00:19.760><
  • We are construction and installation.
  • ><01:02:45.440> winter anticipating construction in the winter anticipating construction in the
  • window um that would second construction window um that would allow<01:03:28.160> construction
  • <01:16:02.000> as noticed the the winter construction as noticed the the winter construction
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council met on May 27, 2026, approved the January 7 minutes and the day’s agenda, and reported no conflicts of interest. The executive director gave staff updates, including introductions of new staff member Cara Castanza and DNR liaison Jason Co., both of whom were welcomed by the council. Members were also informed about three minor easement/conveyance matters in the packet, including a small Bowser easement impact with about $1,600 returned to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, a Minnesota Land Trust easement request involving a DNR trout stream easement, and an access easement revision in Itasca County. The council also noted several upcoming dedication events and a June field tour in southeast Minnesota beginning in Winona on June 16, with visits to Whitewater WMA, bluff prairie and stream sites, and a river segment if a boat is secured. A major agenda item was a legislative session recap on the Outdoor Heritage Fund portion of Senate File 2077, the omnibus Outdoor Heritage Fund, Legacy, and Lands bill. Staff reported that all council recommendations were incorporated into the bill, which passed both chambers on May 17 and was expected to be signed by the governor. The fiscal year 2027 Outdoor Heritage Fund recommendations covered 53 programs totaling about $188.9 million, with the February forecast increasing the appropriation slightly so the final total was about $191.16 million; eligible programs were proportionately increased. Staff also highlighted a few changes made during the legislative process, including adjustments to the Roso Lake rehabilitation phase three project, the conservation partners legacy grant language, and statutory provisions affecting the council. The recap also covered policy changes in the bill: a public member term limit of eight years, with a short vacancy exception and transition rules for current members; a revised executive director hiring process allowing the Legislative Coordinating Commission to provide support while preserving the council’s final hiring authority and permitting closed meetings for candidate discussions; and an extension of the Upper Mississippi River invasive carp deterrent design deadline to June 30, 2027. Members discussed the Roso Lake amendment at length, with Senator Lang and Representative Burkel explaining that the added delay and injunction-related language were intended to address local concerns and preserve the council’s process while litigation proceeds. The meeting ended without any additional formal action beyond receiving the updates and discussion.
OR
Transcript Highlights:
  • The next one is an EPA action called beginning actual construction in new source review pre-construction
  • What this would do is allow large facilities like data centers to start construction before obtaining
  • Non-emitting structures could start construction before new source review permits are issued.
  • jobs, and then permanent positions post-construction.
  • jobs, and then permanent positions post-construction.
Keywords: 907, all
Summary: The committee held a series of informational briefings on information management and technology issues. It first heard from ACLU representatives on data privacy, who argued that Oregon should strengthen protections against private data brokers, government purchases of personal data, reverse warrants, automatic license plate readers, and local police surveillance. They urged data minimization, limits on data sales and retention, and broader transparency and accountability measures. Members asked about practical uses of license plate readers, state sales of data, and how Oregon’s approach compares with other states; the presenters said similar proposals have been adopted elsewhere, including data minimization in Maryland and a state version of the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act in Montana. The committee then received a detailed update from the Department of Administrative Services and Enterprise Information Services on licensing system modernization for 14 boards and commissions with the most immediate need. DAS said it is seeking a shared procurement approach through an RFP that would create either one scalable system or two tiers of systems, depending on agency needs and security requirements, with contracts expected by September. Committee members emphasized the need for a more unified, user-friendly statewide login and service experience for businesses and residents, and raised concerns about small agencies “figuring it out on their own” without sufficient cybersecurity or technical expertise. EIS said it is overseeing the investment review, security and architecture review, and future implementation planning, and noted that multiple agency requests may still come back to the legislature in the next session. The committee also discussed a revised cybersecurity incident notification concept. Staff explained that the earlier bill had raised stakeholder concerns, so the co-chairs directed further interim work with the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council and other local government and K-12 stakeholders. The goal is a narrower, voluntary “911-style” notification process that would let public bodies alert peers and potentially receive assistance after cyber incidents; a temporary voluntary process is being tested now, with a work group developing language for possible 2027 consideration. Finally, the committee heard updates from the new state chief data officer on data governance, data sharing, geospatial work, and the state transparency website, followed by a briefing on data centers from NCSL and the Technology Association of Oregon. The data officer described efforts to expand data inventories, data governance plans, data literacy, and interagency sharing, along with statewide aerial imagery, geospatial standards, and the open data portal. The data center discussion focused on national and state trends, including rapid growth in data centers, rising electricity and water demand, and legislative responses such as new rate classes, reporting requirements, and cost-allocation rules to protect ratepayers. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House bill would halt spending funds on Rondo land bridge over I-94 3/3/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • end quote there are far construction end quote there are far cheaper<00:16:13.440> ways<00:16
  • Reconnect Rondo is not just about remedying the initial harm felt by the construction of I-94.
  • , and post-construction of the land bridge.
  • Reconnect Rondo is not just about remedying the initial harm felt by the construction of I-94.
  • , and post-construction of the land bridge.
Keywords: 1183, house
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • As an example, 63% of our facilities were constructed prior to 1960, and 80% were constructed prior to
  • Fund for the construction phase of the McDowell Fire Station.
  • Fund for the construction phase to replace the Prado Helitack Base.
  • These facilities were constructed to have a mass water supply of 1.9 million gallons.
  • Percent were constructed prior to 1970. Thank you. All right.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you to the State Building and Construction Trades Council.
  • It ensures thoughtful planning for residents during and after construction.
  • Judy Yee with the State Building and Construction Trades Council, in support.
  • , because previously, I mean, under existing law, new construction is exempted.
  • It is new construction.
Summary: The committee heard several housing bills, with the longest discussion focused on SB 79, which would allow more housing near high-capacity transit stops and on transit agency-owned land. The author and supporters argued it would address California’s housing shortage, reduce vehicle miles traveled, and strengthen transit systems by putting more residents near rail and rapid transit. Supporters included housing advocates, local officials, environmental groups, and transit-oriented development organizations. Opponents, including many cities, the League of California Cities, and some tenant and legal advocacy groups, raised concerns about affordability requirements, displacement, demolition protections, local control, and the bill’s interaction with existing local planning efforts. The committee discussed amendments to strengthen anti-displacement protections, minimum density, affordability standards, and a local flexibility alternative, and SB 79 was moved out on a due-pass-as-amended vote of 8-1, with one member not voting. The committee then took up SB 21, which would amend the Housing Crisis Act to allow limited unit reductions when converting deed-restricted SRO buildings into larger, more livable affordable units with private bathrooms, kitchens, and supportive services. The author and nonprofit housing providers said many SRO buildings are financially unsustainable and that the bill would preserve deeply affordable housing while improving conditions for residents. There was no organized opposition testimony at the hearing, though one business property group registered opposition. Members expressed support for the preservation-focused approach, and SB 21 was approved on an 8-0 vote and sent to the Assembly Committee on Local Government. Next, SB 92 was heard, a measure to close a density bonus loophole by limiting how much additional commercial floor area a project can receive and preventing the law from being used to justify very large nonresidential projects with only minimal affordable housing. The author cited a San Diego project as an example of the problem, and the City of San Diego supported the bill as a reasonable fix. Several labor and housing groups also supported it, while no formal opposition witnesses testified. The committee accepted amendments, members praised the effort to curb abuse while preserving feasibility, and SB 92 passed on a 7-0 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 522, which would extend just-cause eviction protections to units rebuilt after disaster if they had previously been covered by the Tenant Protection Act. The author and the Los Angeles City Attorney said the bill would help preserve rental housing in disaster-affected communities, especially after the Pacific Palisades fires, and would not create new rent control. Opponents, including apartment, realtor, and property owner groups, argued it would add burdens to rebuilding and could discourage reconstruction. Members raised questions about whether existing law already protects returning tenants and whether the bill was necessary, and the hearing continued into committee discussion.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • The new construction in particular does make this big difference.
  • This is another rehab project, not a new construction.
  • This is another, this is a rehab project, not a new construction.
  • The construction costs you can see on your...
  • The response was that the issue involved new construction.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The committee met to continue its tax reform and relief study agenda, approved the December 3, 2025 minutes, and announced a new subcommittee to examine property tax statement issues with counties, auditors, and the tax office. Representative Headland was named chair, Senator Rummel vice chair, and Representatives Dressler and Dr. Dr. and Senator Patton were also assigned. The chair noted the group may need an additional meeting and thanked staff and attendees. A major portion of the meeting focused on economic development incentives. The Department of Commerce presented on the Renaissance Zone program and TIF districts, describing Renaissance Zones as locally tailored tools that combine local property tax relief with state income tax incentives. Commerce said the program has supported thousands of projects since 1999 and cited examples from Beach and Mandan showing increases in property and taxable value, business retention, housing, and downtown revitalization. Committee members raised concerns that smaller rural communities often lack the staff and expertise to apply, and Commerce said it provides outreach through conferences, office hours, and one-on-one assistance. League of Cities and local officials from Bismarck and Ellendale echoed the capacity issue, discussed how the programs have worked in their communities, and suggested possible reforms or more targeted support for small towns. Ellendale’s mayor also described two TIF districts, one for industrial infrastructure in Oaks and one for housing infrastructure tied to a data center project in Ellendale. The committee then turned to stripper oil taxation. The Tax Department gave a comparison of oil and gas tax structures in selected states, noting that most have some form of stripper or marginal well provision, while Alaska does not appear to have a specific stripper-well exemption. Members asked for more detail on definitions and North Dakota’s annual adjusted rate. The Department of Mineral Resources followed with a detailed presentation on North Dakota stripper wells, explaining the statutory thresholds, the 12-consecutive-month production test, and the fact that once a well qualifies it remains on stripper status even if production later rises. DMR said about 11,332 stripper wells are active, representing roughly 54% of wells and about 16% of state production, and emphasized that stripper status can extend well life, preserve tax revenue, and reduce orphaned wells. Committee members and industry witnesses discussed refracs, the economics of keeping marginal wells active, and the competitive disadvantage created by North Dakota’s oil price discount. No votes were taken on these informational items.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Taxes - 05/06/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • , charged with the design, construction, charged with the design, construction, and<00:03:10.319>
  • More than 300 Minnesota businesses contributed to the design and construction, with 90% of the construction
  • with 90% of the and construction with 90% of the construction<00:36:53.760> dollars<00:36:54.160
  • > going<00:36:54.400> back<00:36:54.560> to construction dollars going back to construction
  • <00:49:00.079> Trades Building and Construction Trades Building and Construction Trades Council
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-29 - 3:42PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of sections they built on our careful framework for built on our careful framework for school construction
  • They changed a few of the ratios that we set up for how school construction is set up for how school
  • construction is funded, but still a incredibly generous school construction program that should enable
  • And the criteria incumbent in the school construction program will incentivize consolidation, even if
  • The promise of state aid for school construction has been needed for years.
Keywords: 926, house, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • It will construct a five-story, 220,000 square foot, multi-specialty medical office building.
  • , assumes building construction, assumes building construction, architecture<00:13:23.360> and
  • ,<00:17:50.520> and development, design, construction, and development, design, construction
  • improve medical administrative facility three, and construct health education building.
  • and construct health education building. and construct health education building.
Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including a quorum call, approval of minutes, and informational items on school district financing and KCTCS equipment purchases. It then considered two KCTCS capital projects after initially rolling them together and later unrolling them: a Fire Commission Fire Academy maintenance building project that had grown from an original $2 million authorization to $4.7 million because of design changes, soil issues, and higher mechanical costs, and a $1.5 million renovation of the Blake Lee building at Somerset Community College for a health science simulation lab. Members questioned the large cost increase on the fire academy project and the adequacy of front-end due diligence, while KCTCS said the project was bid and ready to proceed and that a 15% contingency had been included. Both projects were approved by roll call vote, with the Blake Lee project ultimately approved after the committee unrolled the items and took them separately. The committee next heard and approved a University of Kentucky public-private partnership for the Hamburg East Medical Office Building, a five-story, 220,000-square-foot facility with a not-to-exceed budget of $275 million. UK said the project is intended to expand outpatient access, consolidate some services, and support projected growth in patient volume; the building will house multiple specialties, urgent care, therapy, imaging, and a retail pharmacy. Members asked about possible community uses, consolidation of services, and whether the project would free up other space, and UK said it hopes to consolidate some services and free campus space. The project was approved by roll call vote. The committee then approved three UK lease renegotiations: a specialty pharmacy and infusion services lease at Wellington Way in Lexington, a Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences lease at Conte Terrace, and a College of Social Work lease at McGrath Park Way. Members asked about rising lease rates, occupancy, and whether space needs should be reduced; UK and the lessor’s representative said the pharmacy space remains busy, the ophthalmology lease was lower than before, and the social work lease had been negotiated down from a higher request. The committee also approved a Department of Military Affairs project amendment for a Mutual Field Maintenance Shop Restoration project, increasing federal funding by $1 million to $4.5 million because of higher construction costs, and approved a Kentucky State University Shanty Hall renovation project funded by bond and HBCU Title III funds. Finally, it approved a new lease for the Office of Mines and Minerals in Pike County, a new lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Pulaski County, and a lease renewal for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Kenton County after questions about rent increases and office utilization; the cabinet said the Kenton County space still has limited vacancy and remains in use by field staff. The meeting ended as the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority began presenting six sewer and water loans and six cleaner water program grant reallocations, with members agreeing to roll those items for later consideration.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • funded from the capital construction funded from the capital construction investment<00:58:25.440
  • Um years to get to get this constructed?
  • <01:22:28.560> is portfolio that Wallbuck Construction is portfolio that Wallbuck Construction
  • did not bid out for the construction did not bid out for the construction costs<01:24:30.960>
  • <01:25:03.760> A the construction. The developer does. A the construction.
Summary: The meeting began with routine business, including welcoming new committee member Senator Reginald Thomas, approving the minutes, and receiving a correspondence report on several information items. Those items included University of Kentucky research equipment funding, UK capital project funding using federal/private funds, debt issues from McGoffin County and Owen County school districts, lease modifications by the Division of Real Properties, asset preservation project revisions at Eastern Kentucky University and Northern Kentucky University, and Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA) information on Kentucky Wired critical infrastructure. The main discussion focused on a dispute over the Kentucky Wired communication shelters, or “huts,” and related payments under KCNA’s agreement with Asellicom/Excel. Brad Kilby of Asellicom testified that KCNA had not paid for the huts, that Asellicom had not received the alleged $8 million or any later payment, and that Asellicom remained the legal owner. Committee members pressed him on whether payment had been received, whether anyone else might have received it, and whether the lawsuit or dispute resolution process clarified the issue. Kilby said no payment had been received and that the matter was part of ongoing litigation. KCNA Executive Director Doug Hendricks and General Counsel Adam Atkins then testified. They said a certified check for $8.5 million was mailed in July, based on the Finance and Administration Cabinet secretary’s determination that $8.5 million was due under the model procurement code, even though KCNA had initially requested about $12 million to cover a worst-case estimate. They said the contract allowed payment in full or in tranches, that the huts were completed and operational, and that KCNA had not received documentation supporting Asellicom’s higher $10.1 million claim. Members expressed frustration over the missing check and the broader implications for Kentucky Wired, and one member requested that the committee obtain all agency requests related to KCNA/Kentucky Wired since inception; the co-chairs said they would look into making that information available. No formal vote was taken on the dispute during the portion provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Transportation - 03/26/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • of decreasing revenue from construction of decreasing revenue from construction will<00:04:51.600
  • , but long after construction ends.
  • Thank you. long after construction ends. Supporting long after construction ends.
  • currently anticipating that construction currently anticipating that construction will<01:09:35.440
  • <01:14:33.760> is roughly the cost of constructing is roughly the cost of constructing is
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • did, and it has been a tremendously successful program throughout the state — many jobs, many construction
  • did, and it has been a tremendously successful program throughout the state — many jobs, many construction
  • uh jobs uh and so what this construction uh jobs uh and so what this well<00:00:53.280> I'm<00
  • <00:32:07.919> and center equipment uh construction and center equipment uh construction and
  • <01:27:00.360> maintenance trades during construction maintenance trades during construction
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation (04/21/2026)

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • fully funded for PE and construction. fully funded for PE and construction.
  • <02:10:48.400> funds we had to remove the construction funds we had to remove the construction
  • the construction for those projects. the construction for those projects.
  • and right ofway only and no construction and right ofway only and no construction funded. funded
  • to construct the project.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Other - PSCOC Mar 11th, 2026

Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a construction funding request. The state match requested for this meeting is 1.4 million.
  • First was Tularosa Middle School's construction funding at $37 million, as well as Mascaro P 22 002 for
  • the additional construction funding request of $1.5 million.
  • Item 4E is P 24 005 of Springer Combined School Teacher Housing Construction Funding Request for 5 Units
  • It's the same for the school construct. That's the tension that exists in virtually every project.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

November 4, 2025 - 01:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • THIS FUNDING HAS ENABLED US TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTING OR COMPLETING AND REACHING MAJOR MILESTONES ON OVER
  • OR ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND IN PROCESS IN THE SHORT TERM AND WILL BEGIN BEING CONSTRUCTED.
  • THIS IS WHAT WE NEED TO THIS IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
  • THERE IS ONE UNDER CONSTRUCTION SOUTH OF LAKE OKEECHOBEE WHICH IS THE EAA RESERVOIR.
  • THEY HAVE PLACES WHERE THEY HAVE ENTIRE MORATORIUMS ON CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT BECAUSE THEY DO NOT
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Mar 3rd, 2025

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • One of the things that is required in the state for new construction of on-site systems is a 24-inch
  • One of the things that is required in the state for new construction of on-site systems is a 24-inch
  • Is it simply reimbursement for existing tanks or are there impediments in new construction?
  • Is there anything we can be doing to incentivize new construction to just put these in in the first place
  • So in some areas there are requirements for new construction. So you saw that in the Springs B-MAP.
Summary: The committee began with a presentation from the Florida On-Site Wastewater Association on advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems. Roxanne Groover described several technologies used in Florida, including NSF-245 systems, performance-based treatment systems, in-ground nitrogen-reducing biofilters, membrane/media filters, and sequencing batch reactors. She emphasized that these systems can substantially reduce nitrogen compared with conventional septic systems, discussed permitting and maintenance requirements, and noted that some grant programs help fund upgrades in springs and other impaired-water areas. Members asked about phosphorus and PFAS treatment, funding for non-springs watersheds, incentives for new construction, and whether more data should be collected on system performance. The committee then took up CS for SB 164 on vessel ownership, derelict vessels, and anchoring/mooring rules. The bill was explained as clarifying who is responsible for derelict vessels and using vessel title as prima facie evidence of ownership. Two amendments were adopted: one requiring FWC to offer an electronic long-term anchoring permit system and clarifying that the permit does not override other anchoring limits, and a technical amendment correcting a drafting error. Public testimony included opposition from a cruiser advocacy representative who argued the bill would unfairly restrict responsible boaters and harm the marine economy, and support from another boating coalition representative who said the bill was a proactive step to address derelict vessels. The committee then passed CS/SB 164 favorably by roll call. Finally, the committee considered SB 38, which makes clarifying changes to FWC trust funds. The bill would allow investment and carryover of the administrative trust fund balance, expand use of the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund for feline disease research, monitoring, and habitat acquisition, and allow use of the Non-Game Wildlife Trust Fund for law enforcement and related coordination agreements. With no debate or opposition, the committee passed SB 38 favorably by roll call and then adjourned.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAM Informational Briefing 01-07-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's only certain jobs, like construction. What are we doing with the construction?
  • You look at construction job counts, and we got the jobs numbers today from the BLS, and construction
  • You look at construction, right?
  • is still at record high construction is still at record high numbers.<00:50:56.079> Construction<
  • >> Yeah. if a car on the construction >> Yeah. if a car on the construction that's<00
Keywords: 912, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Committee on Housing (02/03/2026)

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • And in construction of additional ADUs.
  • <04:04:13.439> or ability to maintain, construct or ability to maintain, construct or improve
  • But if you just look at new construction, newly constructed manufactured housing has been built since
  • So if you look at new construction.
  • > housing, newly constructed manufactured housing, newly constructed manufactured housing, those
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 1598 and an amendment, 2026-0463H. Elliott Barry and Nick Norman testified that the amendment reflected a hard-fought compromise balancing concerns from all sides, and they urged no further changes. With no questions from members, the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the bill with the amendment to the full committee, 3-0, and closed the subcommittee. The housing committee then moved through several executive session bills. HB 1010 was amended with 2026-0274H, described as clarifying and implementing prior housing law (HB 631) governing residential units above office and retail space; the amendment was adopted unanimously and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 17-0 vote and placed on consent. HB 65 was then voted ought to pass and also placed on consent, with members saying it was duplicative of the compromise reached on HB 1010. HB 1349 was reconsidered for a clarifying vote and again received unanimous support for its prior disposition, 17-0, and was placed on consent. The committee next took up HB 1523, which concerned homeowners associations. An amendment, 2026-0380H, removed Section 5’s Attorney General enforcement mechanism, added HOA conflict-of-interest approval language, and delayed the effective date to give stakeholders more time; it was adopted unanimously. The bill then passed 18-0 as amended and was put on consent. The committee also voted ITL on CACR 16, a constitutional amendment related to sleeping or homelessness issues, after debate over unintended consequences and whether it protected a basic right; the vote was 10-8, with a majority report assigned and a minority report to be written. Later, HB 108, dealing with inclusionary zoning, was voted ITL 10-8 after members argued the bill imposed unrealistic burdens and could halt development; a minority report was noted with amendment 0149H. HB 7, concerning ADUs and restrictive covenants, was also voted ITL 10-8 after discussion of unintended consequences and a proposed amendment to encourage second ADUs; it was sent to the regular calendar with a minority report and amendment 0289H. HB 1120, on water-related subdivision requirements, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent, with one member noting a study amendment had been offered. HB 1143, addressing housing-provider obligations and municipal enforcement powers, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent. Finally, HB 1145, a fee/tax proposal tied to housing development, was ITL’d 11-7; members debated whether it would discourage development, and a minority report was assigned.