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Committee approves ban on local guaranteed‑income programs unless legislature consents (House Bill 2101)
Summary
The Committee on Government Efficiency approved House Bill 2,101, which would bar cities and counties from adopting guaranteed‑income programs funded by tax revenue unless the legislature expressly consents; the bill would void local ordinances enacted before the bill's effective date.
The Committee on Government Efficiency voted to advance House Bill 2,101, a measure that would bar a city or county from adopting an ordinance or resolution establishing a guaranteed income program funded with tax revenue unless the legislature expressly consents.
David Weese, the reviser, told the committee the bill “would adopt a new section that prohibits a city or county from adopting an ordinance or resolution establishing a guaranteed income program that uses tax revenue unless the legislature expressly consents to, such a program.” The bill also declares any ordinance in effect before the bill’s effective date null and void and provides a definition for “guaranteed income program.”
Senator Murphy moved the bill out of committee; Senator Thompson seconded the motion. Senator Holscher spoke in opposition, saying the proposal “concerns me because we have a tendency to want to overstep local control at times,” and noting that testimony suggested the issue “isn't even an issue” in localities. The committee took a voice vote and the motion carried.
Under the bill’s definition, a “guaranteed income program” is a program that is expressly required by federal law or regulation and “provides individuals with regular periodic cash payments.”
The committee’s approval sends the bill forward for further consideration by the legislature.
