Prohibits state entities from determining counties, cities, and towns meeting
specified criteria to be ineligible or otherwise penalized in the acceptance of
applications or the awarding of state agency grants during a period of remand
following a finding of noncompliance by the Growth Management Hearings
Board (Board), or during the pendency of an appeal before the Board or a
subsequent judicial appeal.
Makes counties, cities, and towns that have comprehensive plans or
development regulations on appeal to the Board and that meet other
requirements eligible for state agency grants and loans during the pendency of
an appeal to the Board or during subsequent judicial appeals.
Modifies grant and loan qualifications for counties, cities, and towns seeking
financial assistance from the Public Works Assistance Account and for water
pollution control facilities.