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Senate advances fee changes to make Capitol rooms free for short public use; $30,000 fiscal impact noted
Summary
Senators approved Senate Bill 33 to reduce short-term rental fees for Capitol rooms — including free short visits — to boost public access; sponsors said the change will cost roughly $30,000 but hoped to recoup revenue year-round. The bill moves to the House.
Senators voted to advance Senate Bill 33, a measure altering the State Capital Preservation Board’s fee schedule to allow free short-term use of Capitol rooms during the legislative session and reduce barriers for volunteer groups and school visits.
Senator Madsen, the bill’s sponsor, told the Senate the change is intended to keep the Capitol “available for the public to use during the…
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