Bill > HB0239

This bill establishes the Commission on Unincorporated Areas of a County of the First Class, a body tasked with regional planning for areas within a county that are not part of an incorporated city or town. The commission will consist of mayors from specific cities within the county, along with appointees from the House Speaker, Senate President, and the Governor, and will be responsible for studying unincorporated areas to determine which should remain unincorporated and which are best suited for future annexation into existing municipalities. The commission will consult with various stakeholders, including local governments, school districts, special districts, utilities, and property owners, and will develop proposed plans for these areas, holding public hearings before adopting or modifying them. Once a plan is adopted, it guides future annexation and development, with specific rules about which municipalities can annex certain areas and a 30-day window for legal challenges. The commission is considered a policy board, not a land use authority, and will provide an annual report to the legislature.

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