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Florida Legislature Tightens Land Use Regulations with Senate Bill 1080

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Senate Bill 1080 (SB 1080) makes several pro-property rights changes to Florida Statutes that affect local governments’ ability to regulate land use. The bill amends the application and approval process for development...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

2025 Oregon Water Law Legislative Recap

A wave of water-related legislation swept through the Oregon Legislature during the 2025 session. The most controversial water-related bills did not end up passing. In particular, there were three bills that would have...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Legislative Top 5 - February 2025 #2

This past week was the first full week that all legislators were present and working in St. Paul. The House of Representatives has been playing catch-up, quickly introducing 786 bills over just three days on the floor. While...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Massachusetts Legislature Finalizes Permit Extension Language – Get those permits now!

In some good news for the development community, the Massachusetts legislature has finalized language that would extend the validity of most municipal and state permits related to land development or the environment for a...more

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Tackling the Zombies

What can a frustrated state legislator do when the agency implementing the Clean Water Act fails to renew expired permits or sanction major violators? Legislation recently adopted by Maryland provides some innovative answers....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The 2019 West Virginia Legislature: VETO AND OTHER UPDATES - Issue 12

The 2019 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature concluded on March 9. During the 60-day session, a total of 1,823 bills were introduced, with only 294 completing the process and actually being presented to Governor...more

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