The omnibus bill, which passed in the state Senate on May 30, would have pushed towns to build more affordable housing and encouraged development near transit hubs.

Gov. Ned Lamont sided with suburban towns and Republican legislators who had urged him to nix H.B. 5002 as an intrusion into local zoning.

HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont has "reluctantly" vetoed the sweeping housing bill his office negotiated with legislative leaders, arguing Monday the proposal goes too far in encouraging Connecticut towns to zone for affordable units.