Bill: HB 1449, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Ways & Means
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Business & Commerce
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Ron Simmons
Sponsor(s)
Jane Nelson
Bill Caption
Relating to prohibiting local governments from imposing certain fees on new construction.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 1449 would forbid political subdivisions from imposing a fee, charge, or demand on new construction for the purpose of offsetting the cost or rent of residential housing. Residential density bonus programs in which a zoning waiver is issued for a voluntary fee payment or the voluntary provision of affordable housing or other defined public benefit is exempt from this prohibition.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas action supports this bill. HB 1449 upholds our principle of limited government by reducing regulation and fees charged on new construction which are known to increase the cost of housing.
