The Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Feb. 14 voted 11-2 to report House Bill 1403 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation.

Representative Taylor, who identified herself as the bill sponsor during committee discussion, said the measure updates statutory provisions related to implied warranties and construction-defect claims and is intended to expand the condominium market to help address the affordable-housing shortage. “This is a bill that I am sponsoring, and it's an attempt to, support in expanding housing supply, and address the affordable housing crisis,” Representative Taylor said.

The bill had no amendments on the committee floor. Committee discussion emphasized continued stakeholder negotiations: Representative Farvar said the bill is moving in the right direction but that some members may register “very soft noes” to recognize remaining work before a final floor vote. Committee staff called the roll after discussion.

Staff announced 11 ayes and 2 nays. The two members recorded voting no were Representative Walsh and Representative Abel; the remaining voting members recorded aye.

The committee action is a procedural step to move the bill to the full chamber with a recommendation to pass. Committee members and staff said they expect continued redlining with stakeholders before any final floor action.

Votes at a glance: House Bill 1403 — reported out of committee with a due-pass recommendation; committee tally 11–2.

Meeting context: The committee handled the bill during its executive-action session; members recessed for a caucus earlier in the meeting and returned to take votes.