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New York Note: FY26 Budget Passage, City Legislation, Brooklyn Power 100

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On June 30, the City Council formally adopted the $115.9 billion FY 2026 budget. The budget includes funding to pilot a new free child care program for children under 2 years old, along with a significant increase in City...more

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Building Safety Act: Changes to the Building Safety Regulator

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The government has announced changes to the Building Safety Regulator, aimed at tackling current delays to the approvals process. Building Safety Regulator - Delays The Building Safety Act (BSA) created a new Building Safety...more

Allen Matkins

Pending State Housing Laws: New CEQA Exemptions and Expanded Opportunities for Streamlined Ministerial Approval

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Various state housing bills are currently making their way through the California State Legislature that are expected to benefit mixed-income multifamily housing developers. The following summaries reflect the status of the...more

Allen Matkins

Pending State Housing Laws: State Housing Element Law Amendments and New Developer Protections

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Various state housing bills are currently making their way through the California State Legislature that are expected to benefit mixed-income multifamily housing developers. The following summaries reflect the status of the...more

K&L Gates LLP

Victorian Government to Extend the Temporary Off-the-Plan Duty Concession

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As part of the 2025–2026 Victorian State Budget announced on 20 May 2025, the Victorian government has confirmed that it intends to extend the availability of an expanded off-the-plan stamp duty concession for a further...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Navigating HB 3746 A: New Repose Periods, Moisture Testing, and HOA Rules in Oregon

Oregon's condominium sector has seen a significant decline in new construction over the past decade, prompting renewed legislative interest in how these projects are regulated and managed. House Bill 3746 A proposes several...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

OP-ED: Legislation May Produce More Middle Housing Opportunities

Available data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that Oregon is not meeting Gov. Tina Kotek’s housing production goal of 36,000 new homes per year, nor is it on pace to address the need identified by the 2024 Oregon...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act Re-introduced in House of Representatives

On April 8, 2025, the federal Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (“AHCIA”) was reintroduced in the House with 117 bipartisan co-sponsors from over 30 different states. The bill would expand the Low-Income Housing Tax...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

House Bill No. 5794 – Proposed Changes to the Permitting Process in Rhode Island

On February 27, 2025, the Rhode Island General Assembly announced a 12-bill package, aimed at addressing housing issues faced by the state of Rhode Island. This marks the fifth package of housing bills introduced since 2021...more

Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC

Colorado House Bill 25-1169: An Affordable Housing Opportunity

In response to housing shortages throughout the state, Colorado legislators are proposing policy changes relating to affordable housing.  House Bill 25-1169 (“HB25-1169”) is one of the most significant bills proposed to date....more

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Planning and Infrastructure Bill - The Next Step on the Road to Planning Reform

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The much trailed Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduced to Parliament on 11 March covers wide ranging changes to the conventional planning process, CPO, development corporations and infrastructure planning....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CEQA 2023 Legislative Update

The 2023 legislative cycle saw another mixed-bag of legislation dealing with CEQA “reform,” with a particular focus on streamlining affordable housing development. While many bills died during the process, a few key laws were...more

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24 Legislative Update: 56 New Laws Targeting Housing Development Become Effective in California

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The California Legislature’s laser focus on addressing the state housing crisis did not subside during the 2023 legislative session. While legislators proposed over 150 housing bills, only a fraction of those bills were...more

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Nevada Legislative Update - August 2019

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The Nevada State Legislature’s 80th regular session made history with the first female majority in the nation. This session focused on issues such as healthcare, energy, construction, and employment. ...more

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