H7678

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CITY AND TOWN AFFAIRS (Creates a 9-member Joint Commission to review and provide recommendations to strengthen coordination between state and local government and who would report back to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026, and would expire on January 31, 2027.)

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a Special Joint Legislative Commission on City and Town Affairs to enhance coordination between state and local government.

The bill creates a nine-member Special Joint Legislative Commission on City and Town Affairs. This commission aims to strengthen coordination between state and local government, identify barriers to municipal operations, and propose solutions. The commission will also consult on state legislation or regulations affecting municipalities and prepare recommendations to improve municipal efficiency and public service delivery. The commission will report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026, and will expire on January 31, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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7
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections