1 big thing: Lawmaker could consider dueling housing bills

Now that the Arizona Senate shot down SB 1117, which would’ve taken legitimate steps toward solving the housing crisis, the League of Cities and Towns has come up with a proposal featuring a “menu” of options for municipalities of 75,000 or more to choose from. Those include allowing higher density near commercial centers; allowing duplexes, triplexes and mobile homes in single-family zones; eliminating permit fees for affordable housing; offering density bonuses for affordable housing; and more. Sen. Steve Kaiser’s original bill, which had bipartisan support, is offering up a new proposal as well.

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