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S2908Introduced in the Senate

Reduces the newspaper advertising notice requirements for amendments to zoning ordinances and planning board meetings from three (3) weeks to two (2) weeks.

IntroducedSenate Housing and Municipal Government

Introduced by Brian Thompson, District 20

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TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND - Reduces the newspaper advertising notice requirements for amendments to zoning ordinances and planning board meetings from three (3) weeks to two (2) weeks.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study · April 9, 2026

6

Yes

0

No

3

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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 (04/09/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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