Water and sewer commissioner boards; local government approval to sell or develop certain real property required
This bill requires boards of water and sewer commissioners in counties containing a Class 2 municipality to obtain approval from all local governments with jurisdiction before selling or developing real property they own. The legislation mandates that these local governments must hold a public hearing and provide notice before granting or denying such approval. Additionally, the bill includes minor technical updates to modernize the language of the existing code without changing its core meaning. The law would take effect on October 1, 2026, if passed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026
Last action Mar 31, 2026
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Committee
1
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Pringle
RRepublican
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