... but not by much. The bill cleared the panel on a 21-19 vote late Tuesday afternoon
As drawn, the controversial bill would scrap the current "proffer" system that local governments use to offset the cost of new development for things like schools and public safety, and replace it with a system of fixed impact fees. The fees could be levied on all new developments, while proffers are only sought on properties that are being rezoned.
The bill has some rough sledding ahead of it in the House of Delegates, according to Del. Clifford L. "Clay" Athey, R-Front Royal. Athey answered questions about the study bill he's backing that could de-rail SB 768 for The Daily's first ever podcast, found here.
Senators debated the bill for hours over several days and offered amendment after amendment, leaving a final bill that looked little like the original. Two key excerpts from the debate can be found
here and here.
Look for more on the fate of SB 768 in the print edition of The Northern Virginia Daily or on our Web site at www.nvdaily.com.
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Mr. Shipley - Thank you for posting your audio interview with Delegate Athey on SB768. I hope your reporting will continue to track this item in depth as it is considered in the House. Brian Wheeler
Would be helpful to have text links instead of just webcasts.
Some of us are tired of watching TV!