Local Comprehensive Plans - Guidance Materials and Notification to the Department of Planning
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Local Comprehensive Plans - Guidance Materials and Notification to the Department of Planning” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring a local planning commission to notify the Department of Planning when beginning the review of the local jurisdiction's comprehensive plan; requiring the Department, within 60 days of receiving the notification, to provide guidance materials relating to State law, best practices for local comprehensive plans, and any other resources to support the plan's review; and requiring the Department to develop and maintain certain guidance materials in consultation with certain other State agenc
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 12, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 2, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 23, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 22, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Chair, Economic Matters CommitteePlanningDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 122 (as of Aug 30, 2026).