SB 249 (2022): prohibiting planning and zoning ordinances that prohibit short-term rentals.
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SB 249 (2022)
prohibiting planning and zoning ordinances that prohibit short-term rentals.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Commerce
- Subject: Housing
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0646s). The committee's amendment (2022-0646s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 11, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 17 to 0.
Sponsors
- Sen. Harold French (R - SD7) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Erin Hennessey (R - SD1)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh (D - SD16)
- Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11)
- Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Linda DiSilvestro (D - Hills 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
- April 7, 2022, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
- April 18, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
- October 11, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
Votes
- February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0646s — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Commerce
- January 25, 2022: Hearing: 01/25/2022, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
- February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0646s , 02/16/2022
- February 16, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0646s , AA, VV; 02/16/2022
- February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0646s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/16/2022
- March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- April 7, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/07/2022 11:30 am LOB 301-303
- April 18, 2022: Executive Session: 04/18/2022 10:00 am LOB 301-303
- April 27, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 17-2; CC)
- May 4, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/04/2022
- October 11, 2022: Executive Session: 10/11/2022 10:00 am LOB 301-303
- October 27, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 17-0)