SB 91-FN (2025): allowing one-time special appraisals of residences located in commercial zones.

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SB 91-FN (2025)

allowing one-time special appraisals of residences located in commercial zones.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Housing
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 87

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2025, with 9 people signed in online: 5 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 1, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 2025, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws. It took effect on April 1, 2026.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2025, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • March 6, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
  • April 8, 2025, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Housing, LOB 305
  • April 8, 2025, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Housing, LOB 305
  • May 1, 2025: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • March 6, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2025, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 28, 2025: Hearing: 01/28/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am
  • March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/06/2025; Vote 6-0; CC
  • March 6, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025
  • March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Housing
  • April 8, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/08/2025 09:30 am LOB 305
  • April 8, 2025: Executive Session: 04/08/2025 09:30 am LOB 305
  • April 15, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/15/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • May 1, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/01/2025
  • May 22, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025
  • May 22, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025)
  • June 10, 2025: Signed by the Governor on 06/10/2025; Chapter 0087; Effective 04/01/2026

Laws It Would Change

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