Local Government Fees Amendments

Summary

HB 425 stops cities from charging the public a general fee for broadband service, except for fees already in place before May 6 2026, which must be repealed by July 1 2027. It also restricts towns from imposing general fees for public‑safety services unless the fee was adopted before Jan 1 2026 to cover inter‑governmental agreements or supports volunteer services, with required re‑approval every three years. The bill authorizes municipalities and counties to create a transportation utility fee, subject to a defined approval process, annual review, appeal mechanism, and possible local referendum.

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