Bill Summary

by Gentry, Basabe  CS Sponsors: Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee, State Affairs Committee

Impact Fees: Provides requirements for coordination mechanisms that are required for certain agreements required as part of intergovernmental coordination element of comprehensive plan; requires that plan-based methodology used for certain interlocal agreements be consistent with certain comprehensive plan requirements; requires that demonstrated-need study use plan-based methodology; prohibits local governments, school districts, & special districts from including certain deductions in certain impact fee increases & from increasing impact fee rates beyond certain phase-in limitations by more than specified percentage; provides that prevailing petitioner is entitled to impact fee overpayment refund, with interest; provides that certain prevailing petitioners are entitled to reasonable attorney fees & costs. Effective Date: July 1, 2026

   H Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
   H Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee
   H State Affairs Committee