H56

Empowering municipalities and local governments

Introduced·7/17/25
Introduced Text

Municipal Empowerment Act: empowers municipalities with fiscal stability, operational efficiency, and flexibility.

The Municipal Empowerment Act aims to empower municipalities and local governments by providing them with tools to deliver high-quality local services. Key provisions include increased fiscal stability through funding for local aid, operational efficiency by reducing administrative burdens, and flexibility by enhancing options for raising local revenue. The bill also introduces reforms to procurement rules, establishes a commission to study retiree healthcare benefits, and provides support for workforce challenges.

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History

May 14

House

Sections 45 to 72, inclusive, 85 and 86, accompanied a study order, see H5394

Apr 2

House

Reported from the committee on Public Service (as relates to sections 18, 19, 83, 84 and 88), published as H5321

Mar 9

House

Reported date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (sections 45 to 72, inclusive, 85 and 86)