• HB1629-FN, relative to training and procedures for zoning and planning boards.Improves efficiency and transparency of local planning board and zoning board processes; requires training of new board members; allows for mandatory inclusionary zoning. Prime sponsor: Rep. Willis Griffith. Status: on February 12, the House Municipal and County Government Committee voted 16-2 to recommend passage of an amended version of the bill. The bill now moves to the full House for a floor vote.
• HB1632-FN-A-L, relative to financial investments and incentives for affordable housing development. Establishes a voluntary “housing champion” certification for municipalities; provides access for certified communities to revenue sharing and infrastructure development bonds; provides exemption from business profits taxes for workforce housing developments; provides first-time homebuyer tax exemption.  Prime sponsor: Rep. Joe Alexander.  Status: on February 12, the House Municipal and County Government Committee voted 16-2 to recommend passage of an amended version of the bill. The House of Representatives passed the bill (as amended) in a floor vote on February 19, and then referred the legislation to the House Ways and Means Committee for further consideration.