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Smart Growth Bill Passes State Assembly, Senate Vote Expected

4:59 PM EDT on June 16, 2010

The State Assembly passed Sam Hoyt's smart growth bill today by a vote of 95-2, one day after the bill sailed through three key committees. The Senate is expected to vote on the legislation tomorrow, setting up the possibility of a rare Albany victory for sustainable planning.

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