"Yes In God's Backyard Act"; Enhances ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert certain property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; authorizes bonds for $250 million; appropriates $50 million.*
Sponsored By: Troy Singleton (Democratic), Benjie E. Wimberly (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Troy Singleton
Democratic • Senate
Benjie E. Wimberly
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Angela V. McKnight
Democratic • Senate
Britnee N. Timberlake
Democratic • Senate
Andrew Zwicker
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
6/1/2026SenateREP/SCS, 2nd Reading in Senate
6/1/2026SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
1/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
Senate Community and Urban Affairs (6/1/26 SCS)
10/23/2026
Senate Community and Urban Affairs Substitute (6/1/26 SCS)
6/4/2026
As Introduced
3/3/2026
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