BUILDERS APPEAL ACT Senate SponsorsSen. Steven J. Rauschenberger 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die New ActCreates the Builders' Appeal Act. States that the purpose is to provide expeditious relief from local ordinances and regulations that inhibit the construction of affordable housing needed to serve low-income and moderate-income households in this State. Allows local approving authorities to issue a comprehensive permit to a developer of affordable housing. The comprehensive permit includes all local government approvals or licenses, except a building permit. Requires a hearing on an application. Sets forth requirements for approving a comprehensive permit. Creates a State Housing Appeals Board to hear appeals of decisions of a local approving authority. Contains other provisions. 2/20/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Steven J. Rauschenberger 2/20/2003SenateFirst Reading 2/20/2003SenateReferred to Rules 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die