Preliminary Subdivision and Site Plans – Safe School Route Reports – Requirement
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Summary
The bill requires any developer proposing at least five new homes within walking distance of a public school to prepare a detailed Safe School Route Report. Local planning authorities and county boards of education must approve the report before granting preliminary subdivision or site‑plan approval, and can withhold permits or require financial guarantees until safety improvements are made. The measure aims to ensure new neighborhoods provide safe pedestrian and bicycle access to schools.
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- Economic Matters — Bill HearingEconomic Matters · Mar 6, 2026
History
- Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
- First Reading Economic Matters and Ways and Means
Sponsors
- Terrasa · sponsor
- D. Jones
- Hill
- Lehman
- Stewart
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