SB5471Introduced in the Senate
Authorizing middle housing in unincorporated growth areas and unincorporated urban growth areas, certain limited areas of more intensive rural development, and fully contained communities.
Introduced by Keith Goehner, District 012A
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizing middle housing in unincorporated growth areas and unincorporated urban growth areas, certain limited areas of more intensive rural development, and fully contained communities.
Where it stands
Effective date 7/27/2025.
May 20, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 21, 2025
48
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
48 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
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
| Derek Stanford | 1 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Housing.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM.
HSG - Majority; do pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
First reading, referred to Housing.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Housing at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Housing at 1:30 PM.
HOUS - Majority; do pass with amendment
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Committee amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 4.
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 386, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025.
Verify the information
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