SB91

County and municipal authorities; withdrawal from multi-jurisdiction authority authorized, taxes and distribution of monies from taxes further provided for

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

County and municipal authorities can withdraw from multi-jurisdiction authorities and establish successor entities.

This bill allows the governing body of a county or municipality to withdraw from a multi-jurisdiction authority if it has no outstanding debt. The authority must remit a portion of its unencumbered monies to the withdrawing entity. The withdrawing entity can establish a successor entity, further provide for the distribution or use of certain monies, and adjust tax rates by up to two percent. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–0 · Mar 17
Current
Economic Development and Tourism Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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5 Nay

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13 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24

1:00 PM

Senate County and Municipal Government Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism

Mar 19

House

Pending House Economic Development and Tourism

Mar 17

Senate

Third Reading in House of Origin