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Committee tables bill that would let counties make conservation-district planning-board seats optional
Summary
HB 782, which would change the requirement for conservation-district representation on county planning boards from 'must' to 'may,' drew strong opposition from conservation districts and was tabled after a roll-call substitute motion. Opponents said the change would remove an elected local-government voice.
Representative Steve Kelly introduced House Bill 782 as a technical cleanup intended to give county commissioners flexibility in appointing planning-board members by changing a statutory 'must' to 'may' for conservation-district membership on county planning boards. "This bill still allows for a conservation district member to be seated at the table but does not require it," Representative Kelly said.
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