OVERVIEW OF HB25-1169
What the bill proposes
HB25-1169 allows
religious and educational institutions to bypass local zoning and use an administrative
approval process for residential development on land they own. These institutions
already have established pathways for permitting and zoning available to them
and do not need this special privilege. This bill creates a privileged class of
landowners, opening the door to potential abuse and discrimination while undermining
local governments' long-term planning.
CML’S POSITION:
CML Opposes HB25-1169
CML believes that
HB25-1169 is
the most aggressive legislation of its kind in the nation and creates a privileged
class of landowners. The proposal lacks any demonstrated need or evidence of issues
with the existing rezoning and permitting processes.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Contact your
Senator, tell them to VOTE NO.
HB25-1169, Housing
Developments on Faith and Educational Land is
scheduled
for a vote on second reading in the Senate THIS
WEEK (as early as TODAY, April 14).
CML needs your help to encourage
Senators to oppose HB25-1169
and VOTE
NO on the floor to this far-reaching legislation which severely
infringes on constitutional home rule authority over zoning.
RESOURCES
and next steps
Contact
CML Legislative & Policy Advocate Bev Stables at bsta...@cml.org or 978-973-4401 with any questions. |
