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S2691Introduced in the Senate

Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.

IntroducedSenate Housing and Municipal Government

Introduced by Victoria Gu, District 38

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TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING - Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study · March 26, 2026

5

Yes

0

No

4

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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 (03/26/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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