HB1526

Relative to the adopting of a municipal budget committee and electing members thereof.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26
Text Text

Establishes a budget committee in municipalities to assist in prudent appropriation of public funds.

The bill amends the Municipal Budget Law to establish a budget committee in municipalities, consisting of members-at-large who are either elected or appointed. The committee assists voters in the prudent appropriation of public funds. The bill specifies the wording of the ballot question for establishing the committee and allows for changes in the number or manner of selection of committee members. It also details the terms of office and manner of election or appointment of members, including provisions for staggered terms and annual elections. The act takes effect 60 days after its passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

10:00 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Feb 17

9:00 AM

Municipal and County Government Executive Session

History

Apr 14

Senate

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/23/2026; Senate Journal 10

Apr 14

Senate

Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 15

Apr 8

Senate

Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 10:00 am; Senate Calendar 14