Impact fees are imposed by cities and counties on developers to help pay for infrastructure costs associated with new development. For example, if a hotel is built a city or county might impose a fee to help pay for any necessary traffic lights, roads, water needs, etc. HB436 would outlaw the practice. It was filed by the powerful House Speaker Pro Tem Sarah Stevens of Mt. Airy. Its only other co-sponsor is Bryson City Republican Mike Clampitt.