Video & Transcript Research : 'triplex'

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AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Mar 6th, 2025

Commerce and Small Business

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/24/25

Elections Finance and Government Operations

AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Commerce and Small Business

AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Jan 14th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Housing panel approves HF2140 3/12/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Only a fraction of the land is available for triplexes and other more affordable types of housing.
  • Triplex, it needs to allow for a 4,500 square foot building.
  • Triplex. Triplex. Family homes, uh, in a community that will be an example. Mr.
  • Triplex. Triplex.
  • Triplex Triplex thanks<00:53:51.599> and<00:53:51.799> representative<00:53:52.200>
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Press Conference: Lawmakers and Leaders Announce Yes to Homes Housing Package - 03/04/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also opens up opportunities for duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes, which are both homeownership
  • :01.960> duplexes opens up opportunities for duplexes opens up opportunities for duplexes triplexes
  • and quad plexes which are both triplexes and quad plexes which are both home<00:18:07.000> ownership
  • Louis Park, a couple weeks ago, legalized triplexes throughout the community, so I think we're seeing
  • couple weeks ago legalized triplexes couple weeks ago legalized triplexes throughout<00:30:49.080
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:26:29.000> and homes like ours along with triplexes and homes like ours along with triplexes
  • Still 75% of residentially zoned districts need to support up to triplexes.
  • Triplex, it needs to allow for a 4,500-foot building, so flexibility.
  • Triplex, it needs to allow for a 4,500-foot building, so flexibility.
  • <00:42:06.839> the districts to support up to triplexes the districts to support up to triplexes
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 02/10/25

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the Triplex was really the next thing on our long-range plan.
  • <00:24:43.159> the<00:24:43.320> current<00:24:44.000> Triplex<00:24:45.000>
  • uh<00:24:45.159> is<00:24:45.440> not triplex the current Triplex uh is not triplex
  • was really the other and the triplex was really the next<00:25:52.799> thing<00:25:53.000>
  • project for the building itself triplex project for the building itself and<00:26:13.240> during<
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • doing here to address affordability of single-family homes as well as multifamily homes, duplexes, triplexes
  • 52.520> duplexes well as multif family homes duplexes well as multif family homes duplexes triplexes
  • 01:55.040> it<00:01:55.119> gives<00:01:55.320> us<00:01:55.520> some triplexes
  • um you know it gives us some triplexes um you know it gives us some good<00:01:56.240> diversity<
  • It's just focusing on those duplexes and triplexes. Multifamily is really important.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Minnesota House passes SF2298, the housing finance bill 4/29/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:21:25.760> And<00:21:26.000> I my husband was to buy a triplex.
  • And I my husband was to buy a triplex.
  • She said that because they bought that triplex, they were able to save and then actually build a home
  • <00:28:13.200> My when your first home was a triplex.
  • My when your first home was a triplex.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/13/25

Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Transcript Highlights:
  • Wanting to be sure that we are allowing for complexities with quadplexes, triplexes.
  • It does this by legalizing specific types of housing, triplexes and quadplexes.
  • Broadly legalizing triplexes and flexes is something that many states have already enacted.
  • Broadly legalizing triplexes and flexes is something that many states have already enacted.
  • <00:09:51.240> and level broadly legalizing triplexes and level broadly legalizing triplexes
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Jul 21st, 2025

Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • density, increasing the number of units that can be developed per acre from single to duplex, duplex to triplex
  • Triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, cottage clusters, and ADUs (accessory dwelling units).
  • The zoning code allows for single-family housing, the missing middle (duplexes, triplexes, cottages),
  • So for populations of 10,000 plus or 25,000 plus, they have additional requirements to allow triplexes
  • Even during the discussion of the development of the code, we saw a lot more duplex and triplex items
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #7

Transcript Highlights:
  • This really addresses a concern about a preemption measure that allows middle housing—duplexes, triplexes
  • This really addresses a concern about a preemption measure that allows middle housing—duplexes, triplexes
  • This really addresses a concern about a preemption measure that allows middle housing—duplexes, triplexes
  • This really addresses a concern about a preemption measure that allows middle housing—duplexes, triplexes
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The meeting was a caucus-style run-through of many bills and resolutions across Appropriations, Commerce, Education, Federalism/Military Affairs/Elections, Government, Health and Human Services, Judiciary, ENRU, Public Safety, and Rural Economic Development. Measures discussed included housing and HOA rules, school policy and funding, health care licensing and records timelines, public safety and corrections funding, election and campaign rules, water and environmental policy, and several criminal justice and juvenile justice changes. Many items were described as being on third-read consent or consent calendars, with staff often noting that no questions were raised and no sponsor was present. Several bills drew sponsor explanation or member discussion. In education, members reviewed bills on teacher strikes, school safety, math placement, student outcomes, free school meals, parent permission for clubs, and school bond ballot disclosures. In health, bills covered prior authorization data reporting, nursing board rules and complaint procedures, pharmacist testing/treatment authority, opioid antagonist expiration dates, board continuations, and a constitutional amendment on refusing medical mandates. In government and public safety, members discussed DCS legal representation, inmate medical records, public safety parity funding, sheriff authority, border support funding, and a resolution supporting county sheriffs. In commerce and housing, bills addressed condominium and HOA authority, shade structures, pet restrictions, insurance certificates, apprenticeship definitions, automatic renewal contracts, and a state housing affordability district. There was notable discussion on House Bill 4044, which would create a Public Safety Parity Fund for DPS and DOC salaries using interest from the state rainy day fund and other revenue sources. The sponsor argued it would provide a reliable way to fund public safety pay, while others objected that it would consume interest needed to preserve the fund’s value and that a general fund appropriation would be more appropriate. The bill prompted extended back-and-forth, with some members supporting the concept and others saying it was fiscally irresponsible. Another point of discussion came on House Bill 2775, where staff noted a possible misprint in the bill history, and on House Bill 467, where staff clarified that the inactive voter list changes related to e-poll book status categories. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, and the meeting appears to have been a review of measures before floor action.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/08/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #17

Transcript Highlights:
  • Appropriations Committee adopted a strike-everything amendment that allows the development of duplexes, triplexes
  • appropriations committee adopted a strike everything amendment that allows the development of duplexes triplexes
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The meeting was a Republican caucus review of several Senate and House bills, with staff summarizing committee amendments and members indicating whether sponsors concurred with Senate changes. Topics included electronic monitoring in residential rooms (SB 1041), dental school complaint forwarding and licensure exemptions (SB 1168), revitalization district contracts (SB 1189), timeshare salesperson licensing (SB 1274), veterinary telehealth prescribing (SB 1286), insurance zero-estimated-exposure policies (SB 1428), advanced air mobility funds for border security (SB 1457), death benefits for law enforcement pilots (SB 1503), ATV definitions (SB 1519), pet and fowl restrictions in planned communities (SB 1582), and pharmacist independent testing/treatment authority (SB 1713). The caucus also reviewed education-related measures on school district self-insurance procurement (SB 1497) and a strike-everything amendment to SB 1118 that instead allowed duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and townhomes in historic areas if compatible with surrounding character. The group then considered several blue-sheet House bills. HB 2120 made technical changes to align property-tax disability language with updated statute; the sponsor concurred. HB 2174 changed terminology from advisory organization to modeling and data organization and required model filing; the sponsor concurred. HB 2203 directed ADE to review statutory reporting requirements and report recommendations to the legislature; the sponsor concurred. HB 2383’s Senate amendment simply designated a 2014 trampoline court law as “TIE’s law,” with the sponsor concurring. HB 2877 was amended into an alternative education pathway for certified veterinary technicians, and HB 2875 adjusted municipal and county drone restrictions near airports, expanding the relevant airport buffer and preserving some local authority. Additional bills discussed included HB 2428 on voluntary county emissions-reduction credit permits, HB 2176 on DHS health care institution complaint investigations, and HB 2050 on radiologic technology standards and radiologist assistant supervision. Members discussed that HB 2050’s Senate changes narrowed some supervision provisions to rural counties and critical access hospitals, prompting questions about the scope. Finally, HB 2010 on digital goods refunds was amended to shorten the refund window from 10 years to five years, but a sponsor said the amendment contained a drafting error and refused concurrence, meaning a conference committee would be needed. The caucus then concluded.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Housing Jun 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am

Joint Committee on Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • The opportunities that we do have are in duplexes, triplexes, and modest multifamily homes—developments
  • Allowing duplexes and triplexes through zoning reform, especially in more rural Western Mass communities
  • on your council on taking such measures, or specifically section one around, you know, duplexes, triplexes
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held a hybrid hearing on zoning, Chapter 40B, and related housing bills. Much of the testimony focused on the “Yes in My Backyard” bill (H. 1572/S. 962), which would expand by-right development of missing middle housing, reduce barriers such as minimum lot sizes and parking mandates, and support duplexes, triplexes, and other small-scale housing. Supporters included housing advocates, developers, local officials, and municipal leaders from places like Cambridge, Salem, and Braintree, who argued that state action is needed because local zoning often blocks needed housing and that the bill would help create more affordable, neighborhood-compatible homes. Several witnesses also backed a companion “Yes in God’s Backyard” bill (H. 2347), which would allow faith-based institutions to build housing on their property by right, with testimony emphasizing the potential for new units, added municipal tax revenue, and partnerships between religious organizations and housing developers. The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 1021 to modernize Chapter 40R incentives. Senator Pavel Payano and others said the program’s payments have not kept pace with inflation since 2004 and should be increased to better encourage smart-growth zoning near transit and town centers. Another major topic was H. 2298 on site plan review, which would codify and standardize the process in state law. Rep. Kristin Kassner and witnesses from MAPC and NAIOP said current site plan review practices vary widely across the state, creating confusion, delays, and litigation, while a uniform framework would give municipalities clearer tools to review by-right projects without undermining local oversight. The hearing also included testimony on Chapter 40B reform, including S. 1005 and H. 1537. One witness supported further review of 40B and stronger regional planning, while another backed a proposal to allow certain pre-2010 40B condominium owners to sell at market value under a framework that would recapture some of the subsidy benefits. Committee members asked several questions about local zoning changes, housing goals by county, and how the proposed bills would affect communities. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs indicated that written testimony would be welcomed for technical details and additional comments.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Housing committee OKs HF1987, the 'Minnesota Starter Home Act' 3/11/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • convert some of our existing neighborhoods to rental neighborhoods by adding the ADUs, duplexes, triplexes
  • convert some of our existing neighborhoods to rental neighborhoods by adding the ADUs, duplexes, triplexes
  • neighborhoods by adding the adus neighborhoods by adding the adus duplexes<00:32:20.840> triplexes
  • > and<00:32:21.639> other<00:32:22.000> types<00:32:22.240> of duplexes triplexes
  • and other types of duplexes triplexes and other types of units<00:32:23.279> they<00:32:23.399
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee heard House File 1987, the Minnesota Starter Home Act, and first adopted the A1 author’s amendment, which made minor cleanup changes, removed sections two and three, adjusted ADU language, and tweaked density language. The bill authors described the measure as a bipartisan effort to address Minnesota’s housing shortage by allowing more starter homes, duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units, while also limiting some local zoning barriers and preserving city protections in certain sensitive areas. They emphasized that the state has a large housing gap, rising home prices, and that the bill is intended as one part of a broader housing package. Supportive testimony came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Housing First Minnesota, Habitat for Humanity, AARP Minnesota, and Americans for Prosperity. These witnesses argued that workforce and starter-home shortages are hurting families, employers, and economic growth; that restrictive zoning and lengthy approval processes raise costs; and that more middle housing and ADUs would expand options for older adults, caregivers, working families, and people seeking homeownership. Several supporters said the bill would reduce regulatory barriers, lower development costs, and help communities add needed housing supply. Opposition or cautionary testimony came from city and municipal representatives, including officials from Cambridge, Eagan, and Mankato, as well as the League of Minnesota Cities and related groups. They argued that local governments already are approving substantial housing growth and need flexibility to manage zoning, parking, infrastructure, stormwater, and community input. They warned the bill could weaken local control, remove practical standards, and create unintended impacts such as more rental conversion in some neighborhoods or development without adequate infrastructure. No final vote on the bill itself was shown in the transcript beyond adoption of the A1 amendment.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/31/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes used to be common in Arizona.
  • Middle housing is defined in statute as a duplex, which is two dwelling units; a triplex, which is three
  • That, to me, is a triplex.
  • I don't even know if it does what it intends to do because a duplex or a triplex or two or three dwelling
  • And, to the extent that we're creating a triplex, the important key point we're making here is you can
Bills: SB1041, SB1088, SB1118, SB1128, SB1168, SB1176, SB1189, SB1207, SB1250, SB1272, SB1274, SB1286, SB1428, SB1457, SB1461, SB1503, SB1519, SB1537, SB1582, SB1618, SB1654, SB1713, SB1827, SCR1012, SCR1020
Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes
Summary: The committee began with Senate Bill 1272, which would provide $5 million for the City of Douglas as a state match for the Douglas Port of Entry project. The chair adopted a Livingston amendment changing the funding source from the General Fund to the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund. Senator Gowen, Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva, and city staff testified that the project could unlock $678 million in federal funding, create jobs, improve trade and national security, and generate future tax revenue. The bill passed 15-0 with three present and one not voting. Senate Bill 1503 was then amended with a strike-everything to expand the state death benefit for first responders to include pilots employed by law enforcement agencies, retroactive to January 1, 2026, and subject to voter approval. Senator Gowen and DPS Director Colonel Jeffrey Glover said the change would ensure the family of a DPS aviation supervisor killed in a helicopter crash would qualify for the benefit. The committee approved the bill 18-0 with one not voting. Senate Bill 1274 was converted by strike-everything amendment into a timeshare salesperson licensing measure, creating a separate license and training path focused on timeshare sales. Supporters said the change would better prepare salespeople and streamline licensing, while the sponsor said it would make government more efficient. The bill passed 17-1 with one not voting. Senate Bill 1286, dealing with veterinary telemedicine, was also approved after negotiated changes extended most telemedicine prescription periods to 30 days, kept antimicrobials at 14 days with no renewal, and allowed longer flea-and-tick prescriptions; supporters said it would help rural and disabled pet owners. It passed 18-0 with one not voting. The committee next considered Senate Bill 1519 on off-highway vehicles. A hostile strike-everything amendment proposing paid family and medical leave failed 7-11 with one not voting. The committee then adopted a Lopez amendment and advanced the underlying bill, which raises the OHV weight threshold from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds and adjusts registration and funding provisions. Supporters said it reflects newer enclosed and electric vehicles and helps trail funding, while opponents warned of trail damage and said the issue should wait for the study committee. The bill passed 10-7 with one present and one not voting. Senate Bill 1618, which updates the Military Affairs Commission, expands its membership and duties, and creates a military affairs fund, drew mixed testimony about whether it would strengthen Arizona’s ability to attract and retain military missions or shift the commission away from its traditional support role; it passed 10-6 with two present and one not voting. Finally, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1020, which would send to voters a CPI-based annual adjustment to legislative salaries, passed 9-8 with one present and one not voting after members debated legislative compensation, citizen-legislator concerns, and whether the change would broaden access to public service.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 29th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The way that I was able to buy a home and make it affordable for myself and my husband was to buy a triplex
  • Because we bought that triplex, we were able to save to then actually build a home behind our home, so
  • wasn't going to share this story, but hearing the testimony over there about your first home being a triplex—I