HB-6151 Summary

• Requires drain commissioners to post bid advertisements on their official website (or county website if no official site exists) at least 10 days before the bid date, ensuring public accessibility.

• Changes the timeline for holding a public meeting to review apportionment of benefits from 5-30 days after bid date to 45 days after bid date.

• Requires drain commissioners to mail notice of the apportionment review meeting to property owners at least 10 days in advance, including estimated assessment percentages, dollar amounts, annual totals, and project duration.

• Mandates posting of project information on the drain commissioner's website (or county website) through the apportionment review meeting date, including drain specifications, district description, and contract conditions.

• Allows drain commissioners to make subsequent adjustments to estimated apportionments, annual assessments, or project duration without requiring additional notice or meetings.