HB 2392 - DIGEST

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     Finds that there is a need to evaluate the delivery of government services and the allotment of revenues through the establishment of a joint task force on local governments.

     Finds that the state must recognize the costs to local governments of rules adopted by state agencies and mitigate the financial impacts of those rules for a significant period to allow local governments to develop strategies to comply with the requirements of Initiative 695.

     Directs the joint task force on local governments to:  (1) Complete a thorough study of the delivery of government services and allotment of revenues; and

     (2) commence the study by July 1, 2000, present an interim report of its findings and any recommendations to the legislature by January 30, 2001, and present a final report and proposed legislation addressing its recommendations to the legislature by January 1, 2002.