Establishes a pilot program to improve permitting processes in participating counties through targeted staffing and incentives.

The bill establishes a pilot program to enhance the speed, accountability, and quality of permit processing in participating counties. It allows mayors to implement the program by designating essential permitting positions, offering differential pay, and setting performance incentives. The program includes financial awards for meeting milestone goals and requires annual reporting to the legislature. The pilot program will run for five fiscal years, starting July 1, 2026, and will cease unless extended by the legislature.

Establishes a pilot program to improve permitting processes in participating counties through targeted staffing and incentives.

The bill establishes a pilot program to enhance the speed, accountability, and quality of permit processing in participating counties. It allows mayors to implement the program by designating essential permitting positions, offering differential pay, and setting performance incentives. The program includes financial awards for meeting milestone goals and requires annual reporting to the legislature. The pilot program will run for five fiscal years, starting July 1, 2026, and will cease unless extended by the legislature.