Bill Information[]
House Bill 55: AN ACT relating to planning and zoning in consolidated local governments.
Primary sponsor: Rep. J. Wayne
Date introduced: January 5
Final resolution: Reached Senate floor but never received a final vote.
What does it do?[]
This bill amends existing statute on zoning laws in consolidated local governments to clarify that cities within counties that contain a consolidated local government have the authority to enact ordinances, regulations, and procedures (so long as they do not conflict with the use of property permitted by the overall plan) regarding nuisance abatement, business licensing, building permit processes, code enforcement measures, and other local powers that further a public purpose and do not conflict with a constitutional provision or law.
What are the politics?[]
Pros: More autonomy for municipalities.
Cons: Unclear. Passed unanimously in House.
Major changes during process[]
No major changes made.
Media coverage []
No major media coverage.
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