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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/08 | HB 2720 | Requires Cities with a Population of More than 75,000 Residents Allow Accessory Dwelling Units | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11) |
| 5/08 | HB 2721 | Amends Zoning Regulations in Certain Cities to Allow More Housing | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7) |
| 5/01 | HB 2325 | Prohibits Cities from Banning Backyard Chickens at a Single-Family Home | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
| 3/06 | HB 2570 | Prohibits Municipalities from Requiring Individuals From Homeowners Associations or Mandate Certain Aesthetic Features | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| 3/06 | SB 1506 | Requires Cities to Allow More Residential Development on Commercially Zoned Land | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| 3/06 | SB 1415 | Requires Municipalities Allow Accessory Dwelling Units | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |
| 3/06 | SB 1665 | Establishes New Guidelines that Streamlines the Permitting Process of for Residential Building | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |