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LC 1147

Revise local government water and sewer funding

2025 Regular Session

LC 1147 aimed to revise local government water/sewer funding, but it died in process; no enacted changes, so current funding rules and rates stay as is.

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Bill Summary · LC 1147

Summary: LC 1147 – Revise local government water and sewer funding

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: LC 1147
  • Title: Revise local government water and sewer funding
  • Subject: Local Government (also referenced as City Subjects; County Subjects)
  • Classification: bill
  • Introduced: November 11, 2024
  • Status: Draft died in process (LC); did not advance

Purpose and intent

  • Based on the title, LC 1147 aims to revise funding mechanisms for water and sewer infrastructure managed by local governments. The bill would presumably alter how localities finance, allocate, or manage funds for water and sewer projects. The provided information does not include the bill’s exact goals or policy changes, so the precise intent (e.g., funding sources, eligibility, debt instruments, oversight) cannot be stated here.

Key provisions (availability of text)

  • The specific provisions of LC 1147 are not included in the information provided. As such, the exact changes to local government water and sewer funding (e.g., new programs, eligibility criteria, funding caps, debt guarantees, grant/loan terms, reporting requirements) are not publicly summarized in this material.
  • Typical areas such bills might address (for context) could include:
    • Funding sources and allocation for local water/sewer projects
    • Eligibility criteria for projects and participating localities
    • Bonding, debt issuance, or repayment terms
    • Matching funds or local contribution requirements
    • Oversight, reporting, and accountability mechanisms

Note: The above are general categories commonly associated with local water/sewer funding bills and do not reflect confirmed provisions of LC 1147.

Affected parties

  • Local governments (cities, counties) and their water and sewer utilities
  • Ratepayers and taxpayers within local jurisdictions
  • State or regional financial authorities involved in water/sewer funding programs (if applicable)

Legislative history and status

  • 2024-11-11: Drafter Assigned (LC)
  • 2024-11-14: Draft On Hold (LC)
  • 2025-05-23: Draft Died in Process (LC)
  • Outcome: The bill did not advance toward enactment. As a “died in process” draft, there is no enacted policy change from LC 1147.

Potential impact and considerations

  • If enacted, LC 1147 could have restructured how local governments fund water and sewer projects, potentially affecting project eligibility, funding levels, and debt obligations.
  • Stakeholders would need to assess impacts on capital plans, utility rates, and long-term financial sustainability.
  • Given that the bill did not progress, current funding approaches remain in place until new legislation is proposed and enacted.

Next steps / how to track

  • For those interested, monitor the legislative database or committee journals for LC 1147 for any reintroduction or amendments.
  • To understand potential impact, review the bill’s full text if/when it is reintroduced to see the exact provisions and effective dates.

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

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