Plain language
Terms to know
- Workforce housing
- Housing required to be provided as part of a development project, as specified in the bill's prohibitions.
- Affordable housing
- Housing required to be provided as part of a development project, as specified in the bill's prohibitions.
- Nonmonetary condition
- A requirement that is not a payment of money, such as providing housing or other concessions, which the bill prohibits if it relates to the specified housing types.
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 8, 3:41 PM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes that requiring developers to build homes for others has no essential connection (nexus) to their development, and thus constitutes a taking of property rights.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes it preserves local control over development decisions that are currently threatened by the bill as written.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that imposing fees and conditions to mitigate housing needs constitutes a taking of private property without just compensation, violating the Fifth Amendment. He supports the bill because it limits local governments from infringing on these constitutional rights.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill due to concerns about optics, specifically allegations that checks were handed out on the floor of the legislature. He states he wants to vote down the bill to make a statement against such influence.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because she believes it attempts to remove housing policies upheld by the Supreme Court. She argues the real issue is growth and increased property values, not current housing policy.