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Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-05-05

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Plain Language Summary

This bill repeals a 2024 law that restricted local governments' ability to reduce zoning density (down-zoning). It restores municipalities' and counties' authority to initiate down-zoning changes and makes this change retroactive to December 11, 2024, reinstating any ordinances that were affected by the previous restriction.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that local governments should have control over land-use decisions in their communities.
• •They contend that down-zoning allows municipalities to preserve neighborhood character, protect environmental areas, manage growth, and respond to community preferences without state-level interference.
• •Restoring this authority returns decision-making power to elected local officials who are closest to their constituents.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that down-zoning restrictions help increase housing supply and affordability by preventing local governments from limiting development.
• •They contend that unrestricted down-zoning can reduce available land for housing and other development, potentially raising housing costs and limiting economic growth.
• •Some argue that state-level protections against excessive down-zoning protect statewide interests in housing availability and development.