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IN SB0222
Bill
AI Summary
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For annexations begun after May 15, 2015, establishes a new remonstrance process requiring the county auditor to design and distribute standardized remonstrance forms, with signatures collected and verified within 30-90 days of notice.
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An annexation ordinance is void if at least 60% of property owners within the proposed annexation territory sign a remonstrance petition.
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Municipalities must submit fiscal plans to the Department of Local Government Finance for approval of accuracy and viability before adopting an annexation ordinance, with the department having 30 days to review.
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Prohibits municipalities from amending fiscal plans after a remonstrance petition is filed unless the individuals who signed the remonstrance consent to the amendment.
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Once an annexation is defeated by remonstrance, the municipality cannot attempt to annex the same territory again for 48 months.
Legislative Description
Annexation. Provides the following for annexations initiated on or after May 15, 2015: (1) Changes the annexation remonstrance process to make it similar to the remonstrance process found in property tax statutes. (2) Provides that if at least 60% of landowners in a proposed annexation territory sign a remonstrance petition, the annexation is defeated. (3) Requires that the fiscal plan must be approved by the department of local government finance for accuracy and viability. (4) Prohibits amendment of the fiscal plan after a remonstrance petition is filed unless the amendment is consented to by remonstrators.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
1/6/2015