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Conservation-district election reform divides stakeholders over transparency and cost
Summary
A substitute for HB 2499 would allow conservation districts to run elections under Title 29A, remove some land-ownership requirements and lengthen supervisor terms; proponents say it boosts turnout and transparency, opponents warn of prohibitive costs and that F-1 financial-disclosure requirements would deter volunteers.
Representative Mia Gregersen and Representative Jerry Paulette outlined a proposed substitute to House Bill 2499 that would allow conservation districts to opt into Title 29A election procedures, remove some land-ownership requirements for supervisors, and lengthen supervisor terms to four years. Gregersen described the changes as "good government" and aimed at modernizing statutes governing special-purpose conservation districts.
The hearing drew extensive testimony from…
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