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LC 2850

Create grant program for capital improvements and construction

2025 Regular Session

Creates a state grant program to fund capital improvements and construction, helping public agencies and others finance infrastructure projects.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2850

LC 2850 — Create grant program for capital improvements and construction

Quick facts

  • Bill Number: LC 2850
  • Title: Create grant program for capital improvements and construction
  • Subject: Buildings and Building Regulations, State Government
  • Status: Draft; Died in Process (LC)
  • Introduced: December 17, 2024
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2024-12-17: Drafter Assigned
    • 2025-01-16: Draft On Hold
    • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process

Purpose and intent

Based on the title, LC 2850 aims to establish a grant program intended to fund capital improvements and construction projects. The bill is categorized under Buildings and Building Regulations and State Government, suggesting the program would operate within or in coordination with state government structures to support physical infrastructure projects.

Key provisions (availability and limitations)

  • Specifics are not provided in the available information. As a result, the exact provisions—such as who would be eligible to receive grants, the funding source, grant amounts, application deadlines, criteria for approval, duration of the program, and reporting or accountability requirements—are not disclosed here.
  • Notable gaps to look for in the full text (if released) would include:
    • Eligible recipients (e.g., state agencies, local governments, public schools, non-profits, private developers)
    • Funding authorization and appropriations (annual or one-time)
    • Grant terms (matching requirements, grant sizes, construction scope)
    • Application and selection process (review criteria, timelines)
    • Oversight, auditing, and reporting requirements
    • Compliance with existing building and procurement regulations
    • Sunset or renewal provisions

Potential impact (if enacted)

  • Establishment of a new state grant program focused on capital improvements and construction could provide financial support for eligible projects, potentially accelerating infrastructure modernization and development.
  • Applicants (as defined by the eventual bill) could include public entities and/or other qualifying organizations seeking funds for capital projects, repair, expansion, or new construction.
  • Administrative impact on the state would include program design, funding appropriation, grant administration, compliance monitoring, and periodic reporting.
  • Financial impact would depend on the size of the appropriation and the number and scope of funded projects.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill was introduced near the end of 2024 and progressed to a status of On Hold (January 2025) and ultimately Died in Process (May 2025), indicating it did not advance to committee action or floor consideration.
  • As the text is not available and the bill did not proceed, there are no enacted provisions or effective dates to reference.
  • To monitor potential future activity, track LC 2850 through the official legislative tracking resources, noting any reintroduction, amendments, or replacement with similar proposals.

Who/what would be affected

  • Until text is available, affected entities and stakeholders cannot be precisely identified. In general, a grant program for capital improvements and construction would involve state government administration and potential recipients seeking funds for building-related projects.

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

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