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LC 1148

Revise funding of K-12 infrastructure

2025 Regular Session

Proposes revised funding for K-12 infrastructure, changing how school projects are financed and debt is managed, affecting districts' budgets and timing of facilities work.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 1148

Summary of LC 1148 — Revise funding of K-12 infrastructure

Overview

LC 1148 is a draft bill introduced on November 11, 2024, with the title “Revise funding of K-12 infrastructure.” The classification indicates it is a bill within the subject area of Schools and Education. The bill’s text, specific provisions, and fiscal impact are not provided in the information available here. The status has progressed through several draft stages and ultimately shows a policy outcome of “Died in Process.”

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: November 11, 2024
  • Drafter Assigned: November 11, 2024
  • Draft On Hold: December 11, 2024
  • Draft Died in Process: May 23, 2025

Notes:
- “Draft Died in Process” indicates the bill did not advance to a vote or move further in the legislative process in the current session.
- The “On Hold” status suggests a pause in consideration prior to the final determination of its fate.

Purpose and Intent (inferred from the title)

  • The bill is described as aiming to revise the funding mechanisms for K-12 infrastructure. While the exact changes are not provided, typical aims of such legislation include modifying how capital projects are funded, allocating funds for school facilities, and reforming processes related to construction, maintenance, modernization, and related debt or grants.
  • The intended outcomes would likely involve improving efficiency, equity, or predictability of funding for school facilities.

Key Provisions (not specified in available text)

  • The exact provisions are not provided in the available information. If introduced, such a bill could potentially address:
    • Sources of funding (state funds, local levies, bonds, grants)
    • Allocation formulas or eligibility criteria for infrastructure aid
    • Debt management, bond authorization, or debt service requirements
    • Accountability and reporting requirements for funded projects
    • Oversight mechanisms and project prioritization
    • Sunset or renewal provisions for any new programs

Affected Parties

  • Primary: K-12 school districts and the state or local agencies charged with school facilities funding and oversight.
  • Secondary: Taxpayers, bondholders, contractors and vendors involved in K-12 construction and modernization, and school administrators responsible for capital planning.

Potential Impact

  • If enacted, the bill could alter how capital projects are financed, affecting project timelines, district budgeting, and long-term debt.
  • Could improve or change equity in infrastructure funding across districts, depending on new eligibility criteria or allocation formulas.
  • Potential fiscal implications for state budgets and local property taxes, depending on whether the changes shift more funding responsibility to state or local levels.

Next Steps for Readers

  • For a complete assessment, review the bill’s full text, fiscal note, and committee analyses when they become available.
  • Monitor updates on the bill’s status in future sessions in case it is reintroduced with revised language.

If you’d like, I can incorporate any available text from the bill or related fiscal notes to refine this summary further.

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

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