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Bill Summary · LC 257

LC 257 — Revise long range building program process

This summary outlines what is publicly known about the bill LC 257, including its purpose, potential impact, and status. Note that the full text of the bill is not provided here; conclusions about specific provisions are therefore limited to the metadata and standard implications of the bill’s title and status.

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: LC 257
  • Title: Revise long range building program process
  • Subject areas: Appropriations / State Finance; Buildings and Building Regulations; Planning and Development; Public Contracts
  • Introduced: September 20, 2024
  • Status history:
    • Drafter Assigned: September 20, 2024
    • On Hold: January 16, 2025
    • Draft Died in Process: May 22, 2025
  • Classification: bill (legislation under consideration)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to revise the process governing the state’s long-range building program. The exact reforms or changes to governance, planning, funding, procurement, oversight, or reporting are not provided in the available summary text. Based on the title, the intended goal would typically be to modify how long-range building projects are selected, phased, funded, reviewed, or administered.

Key provisions (availability and limitations)

  • The full text with specific provisions is not included in the provided information. As a result, there are no enumerated provisions to summarize. Given the bill’s focus, potential areas such provisions might address (if introduced) could include:
    • Revisions to project approval thresholds or prioritization criteria
    • Changes to funding mechanisms or budgeting timelines for long-range projects
    • Modifications to oversight, reporting, or accountability requirements
    • Adjustments to procurement or contract management related to large-scale building programs
  • Readers should refer to the bill’s published text for exact language and obligations if the bill is reintroduced.

Who would be affected

  • State agencies and departments involved in planning, funding, and executing long-range building projects
  • State finance and appropriations offices
  • Contractors, architects, and other entities engaged in public construction and procurement
  • Taxpayers and stakeholders relying on state infrastructure planning and accountability

Procedural history and timeline

  • September 20, 2024 — Draft drafter assigned
  • January 16, 2025 — Draft placed On Hold
  • May 22, 2025 — Draft Died in Process (indicating the bill did not progress toward enactment)
  • Consequently, the bill did not advance to final passage and would not become law in its current form unless reintroduced in a future session

Potential impact and takeaways

  • As the bill died in process, there is no enacted impact on law or policy from LC 257 in its current form.
  • If reintroduced, the bill could alter how the state plans, funds, and manages long-range building initiatives, potentially affecting project selection, timelines, budgeting, procurement, and accountability.
  • Stakeholders should monitor for reintroduction or related bills and review the published text to assess changes to the long-range building program.

Next steps for readers

  • Check the official legislative tracking or the bill’s text if/when reintroduced for precise provisions.
  • Monitor committee actions and fiscal notes that accompany future iterations.
  • Engage with relevant state offices (e.g., planning, finance, procurement) for impact analyses if the bill reappears.

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

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