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This bill requires all state departments that administer permitting programs related to real property, construction, or infrastructure to submit detailed annual reports starting April 30, 2027, and each April 30 thereafter. The reports must be sent to key legislative leaders, including the senate president, house speaker, and chairs of relevant committees. These comprehensive reports must include specific information for each permitting program, such as the statutory timeframes for different permit types, the total number of applications received, granted, denied, withdrawn, voided, and pending during the previous calendar year. Additionally, the reports must break down applications that have been pending without a decision for more than 60, 120, and 180 days, and provide explanations for delays, such as waiting for technical evaluations, field inspections, inter-agency coordination, or due to application backlogs. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the state's permitting processes, with an estimated potential fiscal impact ranging from $200,000 to $500,000 for departments like Environmental Services that manage numerous permitting programs. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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