SB 359 - Purgason, Chuck
Changes how a local government withdraws from a regional planning commission
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1738S.01I
Title
SB 359
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2009
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 359 - Currently, a local government may withdraw from a regional planning commission at the end of any fiscal year by a two-thirds vote of the local government's governing body. Under this act, the governing body shall also withdraw upon voter approval.
If the governing body receives a petition, signed by 15% of the registered voters in the last gubernatorial election, calling for withdrawal, the governing body shall submit the proposal to the voters. If a majority of the votes are in favor of withdrawal, the governing body shall withdraw the local government from the regional planning commission at the end of the fiscal year.
SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE