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SB898 • 2025

Authorizes certain cities with a demonstrated need for housing to add a project area to their urban growth boundary upon certain conditions.

Authorizes certain cities with a demonstrated need for housing to add a project area to their urban growth boundary upon certain conditions.

Housing
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Anderson
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. 2025-01-21 Senate

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

  3. 2025-01-21 Senate

    Referred to Housing and Development.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act creates processes by which cities can amend their UGBs or urban reserves. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7).
Authorizes certain cities with a demonstrated need for housing to add a project area to their urban growth boundary upon certain conditions. Sunsets the authorization January 2, 2035.
Amends principles that the Land Conservation and Development Commission must consider in adopting rules regulating urban reserves.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to urbanization; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee