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LC 2749

Establish program to allow private donations to help pay for public infrastructure

2025 Regular Session

The bill would establish a program to accept private donations to fund public infrastructure projects, such as highways and roads.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2749

Summary of LC 2749: Establish program to allow private donations to help pay for public infrastructure

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 2749
  • Title: Establish program to allow private donations to help pay for public infrastructure
  • Status: Draft died in process (LC)
  • Introduced: December 11, 2024
  • Classification: bill
  • Subject: Highways and Roads, State Finance (Appropriations; Taxation)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill proposes to create a program that would allow private donations to be used to help fund public infrastructure projects. The focus areas include highways and roads, and the proposal sits at the intersection of state finance, appropriations, and taxation policies.

Key provisions (available information)

  • The specific text and detailed provisions are not provided in the summary information. Based on the title and subject, the bill would likely address:
    • Establishment of a formal program or mechanism to accept private donations for public infrastructure projects.
    • Governance and administrative responsibilities (which state entity would oversee the program, how funds would be administered, and reporting requirements).
    • Scope of eligible projects (e.g., highways and roads) and whether donations could be restricted to particular projects or districts.
    • Use of donated funds (whether they would be deposited into a dedicated fund, used for capital projects, maintenance, or debt service, etc.).
    • Fiscal and tax implications (potential incentives or accounting treatments for donors, if any).
    • Transparency and accountability measures (audits, public reporting, and oversight).
  • Note: Specific provisions, eligible donation mechanisms, caps, matching requirements, or tax incentives are not provided in the available information.

Potential impact and considerations

  • If enacted, the program could create a new funding stream for public infrastructure through private philanthropy or corporate philanthropy.
  • Potential effects on project prioritization, funding stability, and equity if donations influence project selection or visibility.
  • Fiscal implications for the state budget, including how donated funds would be accounted for within state finances and whether donors would receive tax benefits.
  • Governance and oversight considerations to ensure transparency, prevent conflicts of interest, and protect public interests.
  • Administrative burdens on the applicable state agency responsible for accepting and allocating donations.

Affected parties

  • State transportation and finance agencies that would administer the program.
  • Public infrastructure stakeholders (highways and road projects) that could benefit from additional private funding.
  • Private donors, corporations, and philanthropic entities interested in supporting infrastructure.
  • Taxpayers, who may be affected by changes in budgeting, tax policy, or transparency requirements.

Timeline and status details

  • 2024-12-11: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
  • 2024-12-11: Draft On Hold (status note)
  • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process

Notes for readers

  • The bill did not advance and is recorded as having died in process. If a future session considers similar concepts, readers should review the actual bill text for precise provisions, funding mechanisms, and any tax or fiscal implications.

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

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