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• Introduced by Sen. Debbie Regala (D) on January 28, 2009, authorizes cities and towns to expend revenues from the real estate excise tax on parks maintenance and operations in additioin to other capital projects. (See also Companion HB 1744) .
  • Referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee on January 28, 2009.
    • Substitute offered in the Senate on February 25, 2009, expands the uses of monies received from REET 2 for cities and counties are expanded to include maintenance and operation of parks and recreational facilities, as well as capital expenditures for law enforcement facilities, fire protection facilities, trails, libraries, administrative and/or judicial facilities, and river and water flood control facilities . The substitute passed in the Senate by voice vote on February 25, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 25, 2009.