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House narrows options for smallest counties to prevent prolonged restructuring efforts
Summary
House passed an amendment to limit fifth‑ and sixth‑class counties to either retaining their current government or adopting a three‑member commission, citing concern about outside interference and community division; supporters cited cost and speed, opponents said it denies local study options.
Representative Lyman presented amendments limiting the forms of government available to fifth‑ and sixth‑class counties: those counties would remain with their current form or could switch to a three‑member county commission, but the substitute would limit other options that require extended public…
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