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S00256Introduced in the Senate

Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, workforce and senior housing.

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Monica Martinez, District 4

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Official description

Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, workforce and senior housing.

Where it stands

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

May 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Local Government Committee Vote · May 5, 2026

5

Yes

2

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

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

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See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Monica Martinez4Yes
Alexis Weik8No
Robert Rolison39Yes
James Skoufis42No
Patricia Fahy46Yes
Samra Brouk55Yes
April Baskin63Yes

Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  2. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  3. REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  4. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  5. PRINT NUMBER 256A

  6. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

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