A bipartisan group of lawmakers pushed for three housing-related bills at a news conference on Wednesday but expressed that their efforts are still underway.
The lawmakers were advocating for fewer zoning laws when it comes to building more housing at an affordable cost, particularly when it comes to regulations at the municipal level.
“We are completely over regulated,” Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, said.
Specifically, they were outspoken in their support of Senate Bill 1161, Senate Bill 1163, and House Bill 2536 to tackle housing regulations. Some lawmakers specifically criticized cities, like Phoenix, for their regulations, including the time it takes to give the green light on affordable housing projects.
