SB1424Introduced in the Senate
COUNTIES CD-LEASE OF PROPERTY
Introduced by Cristina Castro, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county with a population of between 500,000 and 600,000 inhabitants may lease vacant real estate, structures, or facilities that are owned by the county if doing so promotes economic development, job creation, or community revitalization and does not interfere with existing public services. Provides that a lease to the public is not permitted under the provisions for properties, structures, or facilities currently used for government-operated services. Provides that a lease is not permitted under the provisions if the lease may result in the elimination or privatization of existing government-operated services. Provides that the authority to enter into a lease shall be exercised by an ordinance passed by three-fourths of the full county board then holding office, at any regular meeting or at any special meeting called for that purpose. Provides that the term of a lease entered into under the provisions may not exceed 99 years. Provides for the sunset of the provisions. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules Committee
May 22, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 21, 2025
43
Yes
13
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Local Government
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government
Postponed - Local Government
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Local Government
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Local Government; 007-002-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 043-013-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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