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A 4271

Awards grants to municipalities for capital improvement projects; appropriation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Jensen

A 4271 would grant state funds to municipalities for capital-improvement projects, via an appropriation, boosting local infrastructure and public facilities.

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
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Bill Summary · A 4271

Summary of Bill A 4271

What the bill is

  • Bill number and title: A 4271 — "Awards grants to municipalities for capital improvement projects; appropriation"
  • Status: Referenced to the Local Governments committee
  • Introduced: January 31, 2025
  • Sponsor: Josh Jensen (primary)
  • Related bills: A 5365 (prior-session), A 2966 (prior-session); S 1637 (companion) listed as companion in both entries

Notes: The information provided does not include the full text of the bill. The summary below reflects the bill’s title and metadata. Details such as specific eligibility criteria, grant amounts, application procedures, reporting requirements, and project categories would be found in the bill’s actual text and any fiscal notes.

Purpose and intent (based on title)

  • The bill appears designed to provide funding to municipalities for capital improvement projects through a grants program, funded by an appropriation. The overarching goal is likely to support local capital infrastructure and facilities, enhancing municipal services and community development.

Key provisions (provisions not specified in the provided data)

  • The precise scope, eligibility requirements, grant formulas, application process, and priority criteria are not included in the information provided.
  • Potential elements typical to a capital grants program (not confirmed for A 4271) might include:
    • Eligibility: which municipalities can apply (e.g., size, fiscal health, project type)
    • Grant administration: which state agency or office would administer the program
    • Funding mechanics: total appropriation amount, grant caps, match requirements (if any)
    • Project categories: infrastructure, public facilities, transportation, utilities, etc.
    • application and review timeline
    • reporting, accountability, and project completion deadlines
    • audit and compliance provisions

For exact provisions, consult the bill text and any accompanying fiscal notes or sponsor memos.

Who would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Municipalities and local governments seeking funding for capital improvement projects (e.g., infrastructure, public facilities, streets, bridges, parks, etc.).
  • Administrators: State agency or offices responsible for administering the grants program (to be defined in the bill).
  • Residents and communities: Potential indirect beneficiaries through improved local infrastructure and services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and first referred to the Local Governments committee on January 31, 2025.
  • The bill has companion or related pieces in other forms or sessions (A 5365, A 2966; S 1637 as a companion), indicating cross-chamber interest in this concept.

Next steps for readers

  • To understand the full scope and impact, review the full text of A 4271 when available, along with:
    • The fiscal note and any appropriation details
    • Committee memo, sponsor remarks, and any amendment history
    • Companion bill texts (S 1637 and other related bills) for alignment across chambers

This summary reflects information currently available from the bill’s header and status.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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