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Would have provided a state appropriation to expand Jonestown's Multipurpose Building, funding a new community facility; the bill died in committee, so no funds were approved.

Regular Message Received From House

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Summary — HB 331 (Town of Jonestown: Jonestown Multipurpose Building expansion)

Status: Died in committee
Introduced: November 12, 2024
Classification / Subject: Appropriation; Appropriations A

Note: The materials supplied with this request include multiple unrelated “HB 331” bills from different states and sessions. This summary focuses only on the bill described in the initial Bill Information — an appropriation to the Town of Jonestown for the “Jonestown Multipurpose Building expansion project.” No full text or appropriation amount was provided.

Main purpose and intent

HB 331 would have provided a state appropriation to the Town of Jonestown to fund expansion of the Jonestown Multipurpose Building. The bill’s intent is to supply dedicated public funds to support construction/expansion work on a municipal community facility (often used for recreation, meetings, events, emergency sheltering, and related municipal services).

Key provisions (inferred / typical)

Because the full bill text and dollar amount were not provided, the following reflects typical elements found in municipal appropriation bills and likely elements HB 331 would include:
- A specified appropriation amount (one-time or phased) earmarked for the Jonestown Multipurpose Building expansion.
- A purpose statement limiting use to expansion, construction, equipment, site work, or related project costs.
- Conditions or requirements for disbursement (e.g., invoices, certifications, or matching funds from the town).
- Reporting or accountability provisions (project completion reports, final cost accounting, or audits).
- Effective date and any expiration or reversion language for unspent funds.

Who would be affected

Town of Jonestown: primary beneficiary; would receive funds and carry out the expansion.

Jonestown residents and businesses: expected beneficiaries through improved municipal facilities and services.

Local contractors and suppliers: potential economic activity from construction.

State budget: appropriation would reduce available funds in the fiscal year it was authorized.

Fiscal and procedural impact

Fiscal impact depends on the appropriation amount (not supplied). Typical impacts include a one-time state expenditure and local economic activity during construction.

If the bill included a local match requirement, the town’s budget would be affected accordingly.

Procedurally, HB 331 was Died In Committee — it did not progress to enactment in this session. No funds were approved.

Uncertainties & recommended next steps

The appropriation amount, precise statutory language, any conditions or reporting requirements, and timelines are unknown from the supplied materials.

To provide a complete, specific summary: request the bill’s full text, fiscal note, and any committee reports (which would show cost, offsets, and legislative intent).

If stakeholders want the project funded in a future session, consider preparing supporting materials (project scope, budget, timeline, economic impact, local match commitments) and coordinate with legislative sponsors.

If you want, I can draft a model bill text or a detailed talking/briefing memo for renewing this appropriation in a future session — provide the intended appropriation amount and project scope and I’ll prepare it.