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Committee backs bill to allow municipalities limited lien authority for unpaid utility-related fees
Summary
The committee recommended as a committee bill draft legislation that would let municipalities place liens on property for unpaid sewer, stormwater and certain water fees, using a mechanism similar to that already used by special service districts; the motion passed unanimously.
The Political Subdivisions Interim Committee unanimously recommended as a committee bill draft legislation that would allow municipalities to place liens on property for unpaid utility-adjacent fees, limited to sewer, stormwater infrastructure and certain water charges.
Representative Cutler (bill sponsor) told the committee the proposal revisits a measure passed through committee last session but not prioritized for final floor action. He said special service districts already use a similar mechanism,…
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