Authorizes cities and counties to impose a fee on noncommercial residences that are vacant for more than 180 consecutive or cumulative days in a calendar year.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Senator Broadman, Senator Anderson,, Jama,, Representative Gamba
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-06-04 Senate
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2025-04-16 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-04-03 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Finance and Revenue. (Printed A-Eng.)
2025-04-03 Senate
Referred to Finance and Revenue by order of the President.
2025-03-31 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-03-03 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-02-25 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-02-25 Senate
Referred to Housing and Development.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act would let cities and counties impose a fee on homes that are vacant for more than 180 days in a calendar year. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.6).
Authorizes cities and counties to impose a fee on noncommercial residences that are vacant for more than 180 consecutive or cumulative days in a calendar year.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to vacant home fees; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee