Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes the use of certain third-party examiners, inspectors, engineers, and professionals in lieu of a local or state examiner, inspector, engineer, or professional for certain permitted processes and requirements.

Highlights:

• Authorizes developers to pay certain third-party examiners, inspectors, engineers, and professionals in lieu of a local or state examiner, inspector, engineer, or professional for certain permitted processes and requirements (Sec. 1-8).

• Establishes timeframes under which localities must act on certain permit applications, adding much-needed predictability to a system plagued by delays and arbitrary government decision-making (Sec. 1-8).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning October 1, 2024 (Sec. 9).

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