VA SJR53 | 2018 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Engrossed on February 13 2018 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-03-06 - Left in Rules
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Study; Virginia Housing Commission; accessory dwelling structures; report. Directs the Virginia Housing Commission to study accessory dwelling structures, defined as additional living quarters on single-family dwelling structures that are independent of the primary dwelling unit. In conducting the study, the Commission is to review (i) the prevalence and necessity for accessory dwelling structures, (ii) relevant provisions of the Uniform Statewide Building Code, and (iii) the feasibility of changing land use and zoning practices in order to facilitate their expanded use. The bill also directs the Commission to make recommendations concerning the use and placement of accessory dwelling structures.

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Title

Accessory dwelling structures; Virginia Housing Commission to study.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2018-02-13 - Senate - Senate: Reading waived (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-02-12 - Senate - Senate: Reading waived (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2018-03-06HouseLeft in Rules
2018-02-19HouseReferred to Committee on Rules
2018-02-19HousePlaced on Calendar
2018-02-13SenateAgreed to by Senate by voice vote
2018-02-13SenateReading waived (40-Y 0-N)
2018-02-13SenateRead second time and engrossed
2018-02-12SenateReading waived (40-Y 0-N)
2018-02-09SenateReported from Rules by voice vote
2018-01-10SenateReferred to Committee on Rules
2018-01-10SenatePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103105D

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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