House curbs neighborhood veto power over rezoning, approves bill On a recorded vote the House passed Senate File 2378 (conforming to House File 2636), reducing the ability of neighbors to use petition thresholds to overturn local zoning decisions; supporters said the bill protects property rights and housing supply while opponents said it removes a homeowner’s petition tool.

A controversial bill just passed in the House, aiming to limit neighbors' power to veto zoning changes—will this protect property rights or silence community voices?

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