HB 995 Summary

• Authorizes counties to use discretionary sales surtax proceeds for capital restoration of natural water bodies for public use, including tributaries, canals, and stormwater systems, if approved by voter referendum.

• Limits water body restoration uses to dredging operations related to ecologically beneficial muck removal.

• Establishes conversion rates for discretionary sales surtaxes applied to communications services, varying by county and surtax percentage (0.5%, 1%, or 1.5%).

• Makes school districts eligible for district effort recognition grants based on participation in the local government infrastructure surtax levy.

• Takes effect July 1, 2016.