HR 30 (2026): finding that planning, zoning, and related regulations have been and should continue to be the responsibility of municipal government.

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HR 30 (2026)

finding that planning, zoning, and related regulations have been and should continue to be the responsibility of municipal government.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Housing
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2026, with 14 people signed in online: 11 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 259–81. On February 5, 2026 the House failed “Reconsider ITL” on a roll call 72–274, on a motion by Rep. Kristine Perez.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
  • January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
  • February 5, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 259, nays 81, passed
  • February 5, 2026, House: Reconsider — yeas 72, nays 274, failed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
  • January 13, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 09:00 am GP 231
  • January 13, 2026: Executive Session: 01/13/2026 09:00 am GP 231
  • January 13, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/13/2026 (Vote 17-0; RC)
  • February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 259-81 02/05/2026
  • February 5, 2026: Reconsider ITL (Rep. Perez): MF RC 72-274 02/05/2026

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