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This bill modifies the distribution of funds from the regional planning incentive account to regional councils of governments (COGs), which are collaborative local government organizations. Starting July 1, 2025, the bill establishes a new funding structure that provides each regional council with a base allocation and additional per-capita funding. Specifically, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and subsequent years, each regional council will receive $400,000 to fund three positions, including a regional building inspector focused on supporting housing development. Additionally, the bill allocates a total of $7 million to be distributed among regional councils using a formula developed by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, which will include both a base payment and a per-capita payment based on the most recent federal census data. The bill requires each regional council to submit an annual proposal detailing how they will use these funds, which may include improving government services, achieving cost savings through joint purchasing, standardizing regional operations, or enhancing public service delivery. This legislation aims to support regional cooperation and facilitate housing development by providing consistent, targeted funding to regional councils of governments.

Housing and Urban Affairs

Planning and Development Committee (J)

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