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SB1059 • 2025

Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study needed exemptions from building code standards for workforce housing in certain areas of the state.

Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study needed exemptions from building code standards for workforce housing in certain areas of the state.

Housing
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Smith DB
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-18 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  3. 2025-02-18 Senate

    Referred to Housing and Development, then Ways and Means.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Tells a state agency to study what code exemptions are needed for housing for workers. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).
Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study needed exemptions from building code standards for workforce housing in certain areas of the state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing no later than September 15, 2026.
Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Relating to: Relating to workforce housing.
Current location: In Senate Committee