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SB 419 (2026)

Include child care development in Housing Champion program, increase grant funding for housing development

This bill did not become law.

Last updated 2026-03-17 6:41 am
Summary:

Revises the Housing Champion Designation, which gifts preferential access to state grants, to include cities and towns that adopt regulations to promote child care centers close to commercial areas. The bill then sends $5 million to the Housing Champion Designation and Grant Program Fund and $10 million to the Affordable Housing Fund.

Bill Sponsor:
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
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Status:
SENATE
Status Detail:
Interim Study
Public Hearing Date:
01/20/2026 01:50 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 103
Senate Voting Date:
02/19/2026
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