Committee Summary for Committee of Conference on SB 564 (05/26/2026)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
SB564 2012H, 2008-S	Committee of Conference	prohibiting certain municipal development restrictions.	Innis, Daniel(R)[B]2025

SB564 2012H, 2008-S: Support 00:00:53.615 - 10:59:29 AM; Discusses original amendment 2012H after consulting with Representative Howland. Creates new section for carve-outs to wetland buffers and conservation subdivisions through conditional use permit or special exception. Changes effective date to March 2027. Aims to free up constrained land for development while maintaining site plan review and DES permitting.
SB564 2012H, 2008-S: Information Only 00:01:50.575 - 11:00:26 AM; Asks why the effective date was changed to March 1st compared to previous House positions.
SB564 2012H, 2008-S: Support 00:02:57.690 - 11:01:33 AM; Explains effective date allows municipalities time to update ordinances. Provides compromise for open space by right while allowing time to designate conservation subdivisions. Fine with either effective date option.
SB564 2012H, 2008-S: Support 00:04:04.572 - 11:02:40 AM; Concerned towns may impose minimum size restrictions like 10 acres in interim period. Prefers original 60-day effective date. Introduces amendment 2008-S to prevent additional restrictions on building or lot size before effective date. Locks in municipalities to avoid poison pills.
SB564 2012H, 2008-S: Support 00:04:57.984 - 11:03:33 AM; Reviews amendments allow by-right placement of facilities to help housing development. Provides extra time for needed conservation actions by municipalities. Protects against changes to minimum lot sizes that defeat purposes before next town meeting.
SB564 2012H, 2008-S: Support 00:05:57.864 - 11:04:33 AM; Confirms combining amendments with effective date of March 1 2027 and Senator Murphy's amendment 2008-S. Takes vote adopting the copy from Representative Dumont. Motion passes with ayes. No opposition. House places on consent. Meeting adjourned.