HB 3958
Provides that notwithstanding any municipality's ordinance, rule or regulation to the contrary, the state building code applies exclusively and uniformly to any building or structure in which construction, reconstruction, renovation or remodeling occurs for the purpose of converting commercial office space to housing.
| Status | In House Committee (HHOUSH) |
| Sponsors | Kevin Mannix (Republican) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Applies the state building code exclusively to projects converting commercial office space to residential housing, overriding local municipal ordinances.
Overview#
Digest: Says that the state building code applies to projects that convert offices to housing, no matter what any city or county law or rule says. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.0). Provides that notwithstanding any municipality’s ordinance, rule or regulation to the contrary, the state building code applies exclusively and uniformly to any building or structure in which construction, reconstruction, renovation or remodeling occurs for the purpose of converting commercial office space to housing. Sunsets on January 1, 2031.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-04-15 | H | Referred to Housing and Homelessness. |
| 2025-06-27 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |