Senate Bill No. 1307 establishes a working group tasked with developing best practices to promote housing growth while simultaneously protecting the state's water supply. The working group will consist of various members, including chairpersons and ranking members of the housing committee, the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, and commissioners from housing, energy and environmental protection, and public health, along with appointed representatives with expertise in housing, planning, and public water supply. The initial appointments must be made within thirty days of the bill's passage, and the group is required to submit a report on its findings by January 1, 2026.
The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new provisions to create the working group and outline its composition and responsibilities. The working group will be chaired by the housing committee chairpersons, and its administrative staff will be provided by the same committee. The bill is expected to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as the working group is designed to operate within existing expertise and resources.