House Sponsors: SLONE. Short description: SMART GROWTH-AG EASEMENT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Smart Growth Act to require more densely populated or rapidly growing counties to prepare Urban Growth Plans, under which the counties designate urban growth areas beyond which no urban land uses shall be allowed. Provides for local government cooperation and public participation in the designation of urban growth areas. Preempts home rule powers. Amends the State Revenue Sharing Act to authorize the Department of Revenue to withhold distributions from the Local Government Distribution Fund to counties that fail to timely submit Urban Growth Plans. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Amends the Real Property Conservation Rights Act. Includes within the provisions for conservation rights land primarily used for the production of food, other agricultural products, or fiber. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Revenue) HB 3361 will not create a fiscal impact for the State; it could cost affected local gov'ts. approximately $2.5 M per month of noncompliance. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY NOTE No direct impact on the cost of a single-family residence. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE HB 3361 creates a "local gov't organization and structure man- date" for which no reimbursement is necessary. HOME RULE NOTE HB 3361 preempts home rule authority. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status