Senator Bolick Advances Legislation to Promote Private Property Rights and Address Arizona's Housing Shortage

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Senator Bolick Advances Legislation to Promote Private Property Rights and Address Arizona's Housing Shortage

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Shawnna Bolick is working to address Arizona's housing shortage while safeguarding private property rights with legislation to prevent cities and towns from adopting rules and regulations that hinder development of single-family homes.

In 2023, Governor Katie Hobbs issued a moratorium to stop homebuilding in two of the fastest growing communities of the Valley- Buckeye and Queen Creek. This move is directly contributing to Arizona's housing shortage as demand continues to grow for affordable housing, particularly for first-time homebuyers, and is exacerbating an already constrained market, making it difficult for hardworking Arizonans to achieve their American dream of homeownership.

SB 1228, sponsored by Senator Bolick, blocks the governing body of a municipality from adopting or enforcing new regulations, standards, or stipulations for the development of new single-family homes until June 30, 2028. The moratorium outlined in SB 1228 offers a clear path forward, allowing housing developers to proceed with confidence on new housing projects without fear of sudden regulatory changes. By preventing municipalities from imposing new requirements until 2028, SB 1228 will create a predictable environment for construction, which will help bring affordable housing options to the valley, making it possible for communities to grow and thrive. SB 1228 successfully passed through the Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee at the Senate today.

"Our state continues to face a housing shortage that puts pressure on working families. We must take action and provide solutions that protect Arizonans and their rights to build homes," said Senator Bolick. "This legislation will allow housing development to continue without being hampered by restrictive regulations. I believe this bill will stimulate housing construction, reduce regulatory red tape, and promote homeownership across the state. Arizonans are already facing hardship in an overinflated housing market, we need to remove restrictive government barriers that harm citizens, not create more."

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For more information, contact:

Kim Quintero

Director of Communications | Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus

kquintero@azleg.gov