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Counties urge passage of HB 4043 to broaden courthouse financing options as construction costs rise
Summary
Witnesses from county government and the judicial department told the House Judiciary Committee HB 4043 would allow Article XI‑Q bond authority for courthouse renovation or expansion, with amendments clarifying notification duties for community restoration providers and an option to require trial‑attorney public defense hours in a dash‑3 amendment under discussion. Proponents said existing $19 million replacement caps are outdated by rising construction inflation.
Supporters of House Bill 4,043 told the House Committee on Judiciary that expanding state bond authority and clarifying implementation details would help counties modernize and secure space for circuit courts amid rising construction costs.
Sponsor staff described three amendments: dash‑1 and dash‑2 extend the timeline for community restoration services providers or the community mental health program (CMHP) to notify courts of noncompliance…
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