SB 71 – Drainage assessments and storm water

SB 71 concerning drainage assessments and storm water passed Second Reading with an amendment specific to Marion County that passed 48 to 45.

Provides that the
state and political subdivisions are not exempt from drainage
assessments. Provides that the state is not entitled to a refund of a
drainage assessment paid before January 1, 2006. Requires county
treasurers to send annually to the state land office a list of state
property for which drainage assessments are delinquent. Establishes the
procedures for and the conditions under which an excluded city or town
in Marion County may withdraw from the storm water special taxing
district.