Bill
LC 1796
Prohibits local governments (cities/counties) from creating or funding guaranteed income programs, affecting residents; drafted, not yet enacted or enforced.
Overview
- Bill number: LC 1796
- Title: Prohibit guaranteed income programs
- Subject: Local Government, Social Services
- Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
- Introduced: November 22, 2024
- Current phase: Draft status in Legislative Counsel (LC) workflow; not yet introduced as law
Purpose and intent
- The bill seeks to prohibit local governments (e.g., cities, counties) from establishing or administering guaranteed income programs.
- In broad terms, it would prevent local levels of government from creating, funding, or running programs that provide guaranteed cash payments to residents as a form of social or economic assistance.
Key provisions (as described by bill title and LC status)
- Prohibition on guaranteed income programs at the local government level. The core provision would ban local governments from implementing such programs.
- Definitions and scope (to be included in the enacted text): The bill would define what constitutes a “guaranteed income program” and specify that the prohibition applies to programs administered by local government entities within the state.
- Enforcement and compliance: Details on penalties, remedies, or enforcement mechanisms would be addressed in the final draft (not specified in the provided summary).
- Relationship to existing local programs: The draft may address how the prohibition interacts with ongoing or previously approved pilot programs, if any, once enacted.
Who is affected
- Local governments: Cities, counties, and other municipal entities that may consider or operate guaranteed income initiatives.
- Residents: Individuals who might be recipients of such programs would be indirectly affected by the prohibition.
- State and local funders/administrators: Agencies responsible for oversight and enforcement of local programs could be involved in ensuring compliance.
Procedural/timeline notes
- Drafter assigned: November 22, 2024
- 2024-11-22 through 2025-02-19: LC drafting process progressed through stages (Legal Review, Edit, Input/Proofing, Draft in Assembly, Final Drafter Review, Ready for Delivery, Draft Delivered to Requester)
- Current status in LC workflow: Draft Delivered to Requester (as of 2025-02-19)
Notes for readers
- As a draft bill, LC 1796 has not been enacted and may undergo changes. The final text will specify precise definitions, exceptions (if any), enforcement mechanisms, and any transitional provisions.
- Readers should monitor subsequent LC updates for the final language and potential amendments clarifying scope, penalties, and timelines.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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