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Committee advances bill setting rural-county population threshold at 45,000 for grants and loans
Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee · February 25, 2026
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Summary
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.
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…
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