by Aim Admin | Jan 8, 2021 | Show on Archive
January 8, 2021 The Big Issues RESTRICTIONS ON BUDGETING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES SB 42 would prevent local governments from reducing their budgets for police, fire, and public safety services unless there is a revenue shortfall. If there is a revenue shortfall,...
by Aim Admin | Mar 13, 2020 | Show on Archive
March 13, 2020 The Big Issues EXTENSION OF WATER AND SEWER MAINS HB 1131 requires municipally-owned utilities to follow the IURC rules for water and sewer extensions, including requiring municipalities to pay for “upsizing” mains, where the utility would...
by Aim Admin | Mar 6, 2020 | Show on Archive
March 6, 2020 The Big Issues BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Under current law, if a business owns property with an acquisition value of $40,000 or less, they are exempt from the business personal property tax. A provision added to HB 1065 would change this...
by Aim Admin | Feb 28, 2020 | Show on Archive
February 28, 2020 The Big Issues MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES HB 1165 would prohibit municipal utilities from ever holding property owners liable for the unpaid water, gas or electric utility bills of their tenants unless the property owner specifically requests to...
by Aim Admin | Feb 21, 2020 | Show on Archive
February 21, 2020 The Big Issues MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES HB 1165 would prohibit municipal utilities from ever holding property owners liable for the unpaid water, gas or electric utility bills of their tenants unless the property owner specifically requests to...
by Aim Admin | Feb 14, 2020 | Show on Archive
February 14, 2020 The Big Issues EXTENSION OF WATER AND SEWER MAINS If a municipally-owned utility is extending sewer or water service to a new development, the developer typically pays the cost of the extension. HB 1131 requires municipally-owned utilities to comply...
