Encouraging construction of affordable housing by streamlining the permitting process.
Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official Description
Encouraging construction of affordable housing by streamlining the permitting process.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5729
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- Chris Gildon, Perry Dozier, Phil Fortunato
- Introduced
- 2025-02-11
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current Committee
- Rules
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-06 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESB 5729 | Passed 47-2 | 25 yes / 2 no | 19 yes / 0 no |
| 2026-02-12 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageSSB 5729 | Passed 48-1 | 27 yes / 1 no | 19 yes / 0 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-02-12 1st substitute bill substituted
- 2026-02-12 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-02-12 Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- 2026-02-14 First reading, referred to Local Government.
- 2026-02-24 Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.
- 2026-02-25 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM.
- 2026-02-25 LG - Majority; do pass.
- 2026-02-25 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- 2026-03-02 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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