The proposed House Joint Resolution No. 12 seeks to amend the state constitution to ensure that municipalities retain control over their zoning authority. Specifically, it aims to prevent the state or any non-municipal political subdivisions from imposing restrictions on a municipality's ability to create and enforce its own zoning regulations.
The resolution, introduced by Representative Mastrofrancesco of the 80th District, emphasizes the importance of local governance in zoning matters, allowing municipalities to tailor regulations to their specific needs without interference from higher levels of government. This amendment would reinforce local autonomy in land use planning and development decisions.