Committee advances bill setting rural-county population threshold at 45,000 for grants and loans
Substitute Senate Bill 6149, which sets the definition of a "rural county" at a population threshold of 45,000 for eligibility in certain grants and loans, was reported out of committee with a do-pass recommendation by a 10–0 vote (3 excused). Sponsors said the fixed threshold matters for rural funding programs and should be periodically reviewed.
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Substitute Senate Bill 6149 was reported out of the Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee with a do-pass recommendation after members described the measure as important to preserve rural eligibility for state programs.
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