Introduced
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To require public schools to submit new school site plans to local zoning authorities, and if the zoning authority does not approve, either change the plan or explain why they will not change it. The state superintendent of public instruction would have the final say on approving site plans, and a local zoning authority would have the right to submit comments to the superintendent concerning its objections to a site plan.
Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that exempts charter schools from the bill's provisions, and revises other details that do not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify that the bill does not apply to school renovation projects that do not expand the size of the school, and cap the fees that local zoning authorities can charge schools for site reviews.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To remove a provision that exempts public school projects that are funded out of general operating funds, rather than local property tax revenue. This mostly affects charter schools, because they do not receive any property tax revenue. The removal of this language would have the effect of giving local zoning boards some authority over the opening or expansion of a charter school.
The amendment failed 54 to 47 (details)
Passed in the House 55 to 48 (details)
To require public schools, but not charter schools, to submit new school site plans to local zoning authorities, and if the zoning authority does not approve, either change the plan or explain why they will not change it. The state superintendent of public instruction would have the final say on approving site plans, and a local zoning authority would have the right to submit comments to the superintendent concerning its objections to a site plan.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
