The measure, House Bill 1169, would have overridden local zoning laws, escalating a long-running dispute between the state and local governments over housing policy.
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In a blow to Gov. Jared Polis’ pro-housing agenda, the Colorado state Senate on Monday night defeated a measure that would have given churches, schools and universities the right to build housing on their land.
