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2025 Planning &Development and Housing Committee Bills
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Bill, LINKLINK HERESupport/OpposeBILL TitleHearingSTATUSIntroducersSenateDATEHouseDATENOTES
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A DEAD BILL #, but concepts can still be added to other bills!
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1CE & HSGGOODSB1180DEAD NO PUBLIC HEARINGTax Credits for Housing by TODAN ACT CONCERNING TAX CREDITS FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTSN/A-
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2PD, HSGGOODSB243DEAD NO PUBLIC HEARINGFair Rent Commissions required to post bylawsAN ACT REQUIRING THE POSTING OF FAIR RENT COMMISSION BYLAWS N/A-
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3HSGVERY BADHB6126DEAD NO PUBLIC HEARINGPenalty on towns without 10% per 8-30g
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR A MUNICIPALITY'S FAILURE TO MEET THE THRESHOLD FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE
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4HSG GOODHB6938SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Increases state housing vouchersAN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CERTIFICATES2/18-
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5HSGGOODHB6491SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Vouchers to be used in towns <10% per 8-30g
AN ACT PRIORITIZING ALLOCATION OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VOUCHERS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO INTEND TO USE SUCH VOUCHERS IN MUNICIPALITIES BELOW THE THRESHOLD FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE EXEMPTION
2/18-
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6HSGGOODSB1365SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Grants for deeply affordable housing <$35KAN ACT ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM TO CREATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS WITH CERTAIN DEED RESTRICTIONS2/27-
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7CE & GLGOODHB6786SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Lowers barriers to training new construction workersAN ACT CONCERNING THE HIRING RATIO FOR SKILLED TRADES2/27-
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8FINGOODHB5979SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?No conveyance tax on homes to non-profits & HAs
AN ACT EXEMPTING CONVEYANCES TO CERTAIN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES FROM THE REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX
2/26-
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9HSGGOODSB1362SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Constr Employment & Housing PlanAN ACT ESTABLISHING A CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PILOT PROGRAM2/27-
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10HSGGOODSB1423LINKSUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Study Corp Aquisition of Residential Properties AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE REGULATION OF THE CORPORATE ACQUISITION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY3/4-
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11HSGGOODSB1308SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Starter homes working groupAN ACT ESTABLISHING A STARTER HOMES WORKING GROUP2/18-
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12HSGGOODHB6888SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Tax incentives for first-time home buyersAN ACT CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS FOR CERTAIN FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS2/18-
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13FINGOODSB738SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Homestead Property Tax ExemptionAN ACT ESTABLISHING A HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION2/26-
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14HSGGOODHB7037SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Include CHFA workforce housing as affordable
AN ACT INCLUDING WORKFORCE HOUSING IN THE CALCULATION OF THE THRESHOLD FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE
2/27-
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15HSGGOODHB5365SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Environmental considerations into 8-30g
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXEMPTION FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE FOR A MUNICIPALITY THAT CONTAINS AN AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA
2/13-
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16HSGGOODSB616SUPPORT DEAD BILL #?Fair Rent Commissions same procedures as other Admin agenciesAN ACT REQUIRING FAIR RENT COMMISSIONS TO OPERATE UNDER THE SAME PROCEDURES AS OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES IN THE STATE2/13-
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17PDGOODHB7114LINKNEUTRAL DEAD BILL #?Tax Credits for Building up to 3 stories Residential Above Retail AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS ABOVE REAIL PROPERTY3/4-
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18HSG & FINNEUTRALSB1263LINKNEUTRAL JFS DEAD BILL #?Tax Credits for Commercial & INDUSTRIAL to ResidentialAN ACT CONCERNING TAX CREDITS FOR THE CONVERSION OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES3/4-
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19HSGBADHB7036LINKOPPOSED DEAD BILL #?Mandates Fair Rent Commissions Statewide (Added to omnibus SB12)AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FAIR RENT COMMISSIONS2/27-
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20HSGVERY BADSB1267LINKOPPOSED DEAD BILL #?HA Jurisdiction - HA can build in another community w/out permission AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AUTHORITY JURISDICTION3/4-
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21HSGBADSB1159OPPOSED DEAD BILL #?Fund AH Devel & Rap Vouchers, Fair Housing Commission Expansion
AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND EXPANDING THE AUTHORITY OF FAIR RENT COMMISSIONS
2/13-
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22PDBADHB7063LINKOPPOSED DEAD BILL #?Convert Motels to Residential As of RightAN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVERSION OF VACANT MOTELS TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING3/10-
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23PDBADHB6994LINKOPPOSED DEAD BILL #?All POCDs in the same year - not enough consultants to do thisAN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE, REGIONAL AND MUNICIPAL PLANS OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT.2/28-
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24HSGBADHB7028LINKOPPOSED DEAD BILL #?Bonus School Constr. Funding per 8-30g % (Added to omnibus SB12)
AN ACT INCREASING THE REIMBURSEMENT PERCENTAGE FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT GRANTS FOR MUNICIPALITIES THAT MEET CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING THRESHOLDS
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27HSG HCGOODHB6950SUPPORT JFTenants can stay 3 yrs in aff. hsg if they get a raise over thresholdAN ACT CONCERNING THE INCOME THRESHOLD FOR TENANTS RENTING A DWELLING UNIT IN A SET-ASIDE DEVELOPMENT2/13#267
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28HSG HCGOODHB6946SUPPORT JFHousing Authorities would have to report unit affordabilityAN ACT CONCERNING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF HOUSING AUTHORITIES2/13#69
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29HSG HCGOODHB6890SUPPORT JFS (LCO6007)Rental Assistance Programs AN ACT CONCERNTING THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM2/18#263
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31HSG SCGOODSB1262SUPPORT JFSales tax reduction on build materials for affordableAN ACT REDUCING THE SALES AND USE TAXES FOR CERTAIN GOODS USED IN NEW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION2/13#71
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32PD HCGOODHB6960SUPPORT JFState grants for infrastructure(public water, sewer, roads)AN ACTESTABLISHING A PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES2/19#269
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33HSG SCBADSB1361OPPOSED JFSHousing Growth Fund - Change to be locally run, ineffective if state runAN ACT ESTABLISHING A HOUSING GROWTH FUND FOR A MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM2/27#212
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34HSG HCGOODHB7032SUPPORT JFAssist Munis with Model Building Plans opt in AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM TO ASSIST MUNICIPALITIES IN DEVELOPING PREAPPROVED BUILDING PLANS2/27#242
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37HSG, PDGOODHB6812SUPPORT JFSCan use Fee in Lieu to buy land for afford housing,but no eminent domainAN ACT REDEFINING "INCLUSIONARY ZONING"2/19#719Jonathan Steinberg & Ceci Maher
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38PD HCGOODHB6962SUPPORT JFStudy Corporate Aquisition of Residential PropertiesAN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE REGULATION OF CORPORATE HOUSING ACQUISITION2/19#593
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39BNKG HCGOODHB6876SUPPORT JFSTax incentives for first-time home buyersAN ACT ESTABLISHING FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND A RELATED TAX DEDUCTION AND CREDIT2/13#189
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40INS HCGOODHB7078 SUPPORT JFSquatting, Real Estate licensing, transaction improvements
AN ACT CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM REAL PROPERTY, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE LICENSEES, REQUIRING A STUDY OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY WHOLESALING AND REVISING THE TITLE OF A REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON TO A REAL ESTATE AGENT
2/28#466
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41HSG SCBADSB1364LINKOPPOSED JFSTiny Homes Fund $20K per Unit, not adequate funding=health/sewer issuesAN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TINY HOMES2/27#213
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42PD SCBADSB1444LINKOPPOSED JFConvert Comm to Residential As of Right AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVERSION OF COMMERCIAL REAL PROPERTY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE3/10#580
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43PD HCBADHB7148LINKOPPOSED JFS (LCO6774)Convert Comm to Mixed Use As of RightAN ACT CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES3/10#625
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46ENV HCGOODHB7174SUPPORT JFSProtection of riparian buffers & insurance surcharge on fossil fuelsAN ACT CONCERNING RIPARIAN BUFFERS AND ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS3/17#686Environment Committee
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47HSG, SCGOODSB1307SUPPORT JFWorking group to study housing growth & water supply protections
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUPT TO STUDY & DEVELOP BEST PRACTICES TO PROMOTE HOUSING GROWTH & PROTECT THE STATE'S WATER SUPPLY
2/18#49
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48HSG,PD HCBADHB7034LINKOPPOSED JFP&Z subdivisions cannot require land or pymt in lieu for conservationAN ACT PROHIBITING THE REQUIREMENT OF A DONATION OF LAND AS A CONDITION OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL2/27#244
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49ENV HCVERY BADHB6249LINKOPPOSED JFSLimits CEPA Interventions on Housing Projects AN ACT LIMITING APPEALS UNDER THE CONNECTICUT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT3/17#680
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50PD HCVERY BADHB6996LINKOPPOSED JFS (LCO5196)Limits Protest to 50% land in 100ft & Majority vote AN ACT CONCERNING PROTESTED CHANGES TO MUNICIPAL ZONING REGULATIONS2/28#356
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53HSG HCGOODHB7031 SUPPORT JFAdd ADUs to 8-30g calculation
AN ACT INCLUDING ACCESSORY APARTMENTS IN THE CALCULATION OF THE THRESHOLD FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE 
2/27#241
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54HSG, SCNEUTRALSB1252LINKNEUTRAL JFGovernor's Bill - opt in lowers req'd for 8-30g moratorium, remove As of RightAN ACT ESTABLISHING PRIORITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ZONES 2/27#253
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55HSG HCNEUTRALHB6940NEUTRAL JFUniform definition of affordable housingAN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A UNIFORM STATUTORY DEFINITION OF "AFFORDABLE HOUSING"2/18#60
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56JUD HCVERY BADHB7209 OPPOSED JFS (LCO 6999)Judge can award litigation fees to developer on 8-30g appeals if towns lose
AN ACT CONCERNING LEGAL PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING HOUSING MATTERS AND THE IMPERMISSABLE USE OF PRICING ALGORITHIMS AND COMPETITOR'S SENSITIVE DATA TO SET RENTAL RATES
3/174/15
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59HSG SCGOODSB1422LINKSUPPORT JFCHFA Opportunity Map updateAN ACT REQUIRING THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY TO UPDATE THE CONNECTICUT OPPORTUNITY MAP. 3/4#220
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60PD SCGOODSB1314 SUPPORT JFS (LCO6830)Flexibility in P&Z arrangementsAN ACT REPEALING A STATUTE CONCERNING PROHIBITED CHARTER AMENDMENTS2/19#700
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61PD HCGOODHB7152LINKNEUTRAL JFS (LCO6763)Disclose zoning study funders for conflicts of interestAN ACT CONCERNING THE SUBMISSION OF STUDIES AND EVALUATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LAND USE APPLICATIONS3/10#626
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62PD HCBADHB6831LINKOPPOSED JFS (LCO5826)DesegCT OPT IN, as of right to 9 units & 8-30g, loss of local control, deprioritized grantsAn Act Concerning Transit-Oriented Communities 2/3#346
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65HSG SCVERY BADSB12LINKOPPOSED JFSSchool Construction Funds, As of Right Conv, Fair Rent (Was Dummy Bill)DUMMY OMNIBUS AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S HOUSING NEEDS2/13#251
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66PD SCVERY BADSB1313LINKOPPOSED JFS"Builder's Rush"= As of Right in TOD until reaches min. overall avg densityAN ACT INCREASING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN ONE-HALF MILE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT STATIONS2/19#255Sen Looney
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67PD HCVERY BADHB7062LINKOPPOSED JFS (LCO6793)As of Right 8 Sheds at Chruches for Homeless & afford hsg 8-30g devel.
AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY SHELTER UNITS FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR REFUGEES AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.
3/10#722
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68HSG HCVERY BADHB7035LINKOPPOSED JF (HSG & PD)Ends Temporary Moratoriums of Multifamily HousingAN ACT PROHIBITING A MUNICIPALITY FROM IMPLEMENTING A BAN ON MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT2/27#245
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69PD HCVERY BADHB7061LINKOPPOSED JFEliminates min offstreet parking requirements everywhereAN ACT CONCERNING MANDATORY MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS.2/28#596
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70HSG HCVERY BADHB7112LINKOPPOSED JFSMin lot size <= 1 acre , developer right to extend sewer systemAN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS AND THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM3/4#274
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71HSG,PD HCVERY BADHB7113LINKOPPOSED JFS(HSG),JF(PD)
"Light Touch", no offstreet parking req in TOD, as of right, no incl. policy allowed
AN ACT PERMITTING MUNICIPALITIES TO ESTABLISH LIGHT TOUCH DENSITY HOUSING 3/4#275
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72HSG HCVERY BADHB6944LINKOPPOSED JFSOCA Fair Share Towns Take Lead 8-30jAN ACT REQUIRING A MUNICIPALITY TO INCLUDE CERTAIN INFORMATION IN ITS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN2/18#266
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73HSG HCVERY BADHB7033LINKOPPOSED JFSHomeless on Public Lands unfunded shelter mandates
AN ACT PROHIBITING A MUNICIPALITY FROM IMPOSING ANY PENALTY ON HOMELESS PERSONS FOR PERFORMING LIFE-SUSTAINING ACTIVITIES ON PUBLIC LAND
2/27#243
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74HSG HCVERY BADHB5002LINKDUMMY BILL JFSStudy Group Starter Home Pilot Program (Was Dummy Bill)DUMMY/AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AND THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS PERSONS2/13#222
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77HSG SCGOODSB1305SUPPORT JFPenalties on Landlords for Health & Safety ViolationsAN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY MUNICIPAL PENALTIES FOR LANDLORDS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATIONS 2/18#206
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78HSG HCBADHB6891OPPOSED JFSLandlord can only require 1 month Security Deposit from all tenants AN ACT PROHIBITING A LANDLORD FROM REQUIRING A SECURITY DEPOSIT IN EXCESS OF ONE MONTH'S RENT FROM ANY TENANT2/18#264
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79HSG HCBADHB6892OPPOSED JFNew owner cannot increase rent >10% within one year of purchaseAN ACT LIMITING THE INCREASE OF RENTAL CHARGES UPON TRANSFER OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO A NEW OWNER2/18#265
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80HSG HCVERY BADHB6889 OPPOSED JFS (LCO6016)Just Cause Evictions - cannot remove tenant at end of leaseAN ACT CONCERNING EVICTIONS FOR CAUSE2/18#262
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83PD SCBADSB1341LINKOPPOSED DUMMY BILLS2/24#210
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84PD SCBADSB1342LINKOPPOSEDDUMMY BILLS2/24#211
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85PD HCBADHB7003LINKOPPOSEDDUMMY BILLS2/24#237
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PD HCBADHB7004LINKOPPOSEDDUMMY BILLS2/24#238
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Housing Committee
NOTE: Dead bill numbers do not mean the bill's content is dead -
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PD
Planning & Devel. Committee
that bill language can be added into any other bill that has been
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FIN
Finance Committee
voted out of the committee.
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CE
Commerce Committee
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INS
Insurance Committee
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ENV
Environment Committee
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JUD
Judiciary Committee