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S2275Introduced in the Senate

Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.

IntroducedSenate Housing and Municipal Government

Introduced by Gordon Rogers, District 21

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Official description

TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING -- PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION - Restores the requirement that a local review board issue findings for denial in reviewing a comprehensive permit request and clarifies that affordable housing units shall be included in each town and city when the building permits for units are granted.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study · April 2, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

2

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9 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. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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