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Update on YIGBY bill, “Yes in God’s Back Yard”
Read the update on HB2191, the ‘Yes in God’s Back Yard’ (YIGBY) bill that LAMA and partners advocated for this session.
Grand Canyon Synod pastor testifies at YIGBY House Appropriations hearing
The Rev. Christine Stoxen of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chandler, testified before the Arizona House Appropriations Committee on Monday, February 24, 2025 in support of HB2191, the “Yes In God’s Back Yard” (YIGBY) bill on behalf of LAMA and Valley Interfaith Project (VIP).
Action Alert: Urge Senate President Warren Petersen (LD 14) to Advance YIGBY
YIGBY is stalled in the Senate! Urge Senate President Petersen (LD14) to bring the bill to the floor.
YIGBY Goes National
Senator Sherrod Brown, a Lutheran from Ohio, recently introduced an act that would provide support to states looking to opt in to YIGBY programs and partner with houses of worship and nonprofits to build affordable housing. Read the details here!
Action Alert: Contact Your State Senator About YIGBY
LAMA Action Alert: Contact your state Senator about YIGBY!
HB2815 Update: Yes In God’s Back Yard Passes the House
EXCITING NEWS: YIGBY (hb2815) passed the House last night! Thank you for your advocacy!
“Yes In God’s Back Yard” Passes the House Appropriations & Rules Committees
The “Yes In God’s Back Yard” bill (HB 2815) has passed two House committees! Read more about the bill, our support for it, and the work left to do.
Request to Speak Alert for the Week of 2/20
Read our weekly RTS alert for the 2024 Legislative Session. This week we are looking at water and housing, encouraging support for HB 2815 & 2056, and opposition for 2781.
Bishop Hutterer Joins V.I.P To Advocate for Affordable Housing Legislation
Read about Bishop Hutterer’s visit to the Capitol with VIP, and about two important housing bills that need your support.