SB2097

The creation of a rural community endowment fund and a rural community endowment fund committee; to provide an appropriation for the rural community endowment fund; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a report.

Chamber Passed·2/20/25

Establishes a rural community endowment fund and committee to award grants for rural development projects.

The bill creates a rural community endowment fund and a committee to manage it. The fund will receive moneys from the legislative assembly and donations. The committee will award grants to support projects in rural communities, focusing on long-term prosperity, independence, safety, health, and quality of life. The Department of Commerce will administer the fund and report annually on its status. The fund's principal cannot be spent, only the interest earned.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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72 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 11, 2025

9:30 AM

House Appropriations Executive Session

Apr 7, 2025

9:30 AM

House Appropriations Executive Session

History

Apr 15, 2025

House

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 20 nays 72

Apr 14, 2025

House

Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 22 0 1

Apr 1, 2025

House

Amendment adopted