County counselor outlines bills under monitoring, including proposals on benefits verification and public‑construction contracts
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County counselor Jacob Banson briefed commissioners on state legislation the county is monitoring, including Senate Bill 254 (restricting public benefits for certain noncitizens), a single property appraisal proposal, and a public construction bill (SB 335) on mutual waiver of consequential damages; he recommended tracking and, if needed, submitting testimony.
Jacob Banson (Speaker 10) led the administrative session update focused on legislation the county is tracking. He summarized several measures under active observation:
• Senate Bill 254 — Banson said the bill would restrict state and local public benefits for certain noncitizens and is likely headed to the governor; he suggested the county watch implementation details and the verification requirements in the statute.
• Senate Bill 329 — Banson described it as a proposal requiring appraisers to submit a single‑property appraisal report; he noted Riley County appraiser Anna Berson has expressed concerns that shifting reporting mechanics could shift costs to the county.
• Senate Bill 335 — Banson said this bill would require mutual waivers of consequential damages in public construction contracts; he raised concerns about local control and the potential to shift costs to taxpayers if consequential damages are waived.
Banson asked the board for authority to submit testimony and to appear at hearings as appropriate; commissioners did not record a formal vote on authorizing testimony during the recorded segments.