SB 1141
Allows the use of dwellings for vacation occupancy on lands zoned for farm or forest uses.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SHDEV) |
| Sponsors | David Brock Smith (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
The bill allows dwellings on farm or forest zoned lands to be used for short-term vacation occupancy while restricting resumption of nonconforming uses.
Overview#
Digest: This Act allows short term rentals in resource housing but presumes that short term rentals may not be resumed as a nonconforming use. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Allows the use of dwellings for vacation occupancy on lands zoned for farm or forest uses. Prohibits the resumption of a nonconforming vacation occupancy in counties except as allowed by county land use regulation.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-27 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-03-03 | S | Referred to Housing and Development. |
| 2025-06-27 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |