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SB287Introduced in the Senate

Economic Development - Tax Increment Financing - Noncontiguous Areas

Engrossed

Introduced by Cory McCray, District 45

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to designate certain noncontiguous blighted areas as development districts; and defining "blighted area" as one in which a majority of buildings have declined in productivity by reason of obsolescence, depreciation, or other causes to an extent that they no longer justify fundamental repairs and adequate maintenance.

Where it stands

Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

April 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · February 19, 2026

42

Yes

0

No

5

Absent or Not Voting

47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Budget and Taxation

  2. Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

  4. Favorable

  5. Motion Special Order until 2/17 (Senator Guzzone) Adopted

  6. Favorable Adopted

  7. Second Reading Passed

  8. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

  9. Referred Economic Matters

  10. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

  11. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

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