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SB502 • 2025

Awards attorney fees against an intervenor in any unsuccessful appeal of a quasi-judicial land use decision.

Awards attorney fees against an intervenor in any unsuccessful appeal of a quasi-judicial land use decision.

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. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

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

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act awards legal fees against a third party who fails in appealing a land use decision. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1).
Awards attorney fees against an intervenor in any unsuccessful appeal of a quasi-judicial land use decision.
Relating to: Relating to attorney fees for appeal of quasi-judicial land use decisions.
Current location: In Senate Committee