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Senator Valentine presses for tighter standards on county appropriations in debate over county budget amendments
Summary
Senators debated House Bill 339, which would align county appropriation authority with municipalities; Senator Valentine warned the bill’s standards for appropriating to nonprofits are "so broad" they could allow virtually any purpose, and the sponsor agreed to consider tightening the language next session.
Senators debated House Bill 339 on the floor, which would authorize counties to make appropriations to private enterprises for public benefits including economic development, job creation, blight elimination and preservation of historic structures.
Sponsor Sen. Henderson said the bill brings counties in line with municipalities and includes procedures — public hearings, studies and other checks — that governing bodies must follow before making such appropriations. Henderson framed the bill as an…
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