This Amendment adds a requirement that local governments provide a draft to DSHA and OSPC of a proposed ordinance, or a copy of the finalized ordinance if already passed, within 6 months of this Act going into effect.

Plain English Breakdown

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Local Governments Must Share Ordinances

This law requires local governments to share drafts or finalized versions of new ordinances with DSHA and OSPC within six months after the law starts.

What This Bill Does

• Requires local governments to give a draft copy of proposed ordinances to DSHA and OSPC within six months of the law taking effect.
• If an ordinance is already passed, local governments must share a copy of it with DSHA and OSPC.
• DSHA and OSPC are required to assist local governments in implementing this new rule by providing education and resources.

Who It Names or Affects

• Local government officials who create or pass ordinances
• DSHA (Department of State Health Assessment)
• OSPC (Office of State Planning and Coordination)

Terms To Know

ordinance

A rule made by a local government that affects how people live or work in their community.

DSHA

Department of State Health Assessment, which helps with health-related rules and information for the state.

OSPC

Office of State Planning and Coordination, which assists in planning and organizing activities across different parts of the government.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what happens if local governments do not follow this requirement.
• It is unclear how DSHA and OSPC will enforce or monitor compliance with these new requirements.

Official Summary Text

This Amendment adds a requirement that local governments provide a draft to DSHA and OSPC of a proposed ordinance, or a copy of the finalized ordinance if already passed, within 6 months of this Act going into effect.
This Amendment adds a requirement that local governments provide a draft to DSHA and OSPC of a proposed ordinance, or a copy of the finalized ordinance if already passed, within 6 months of this Act going into effect. This Amendment also requires DSHA and OSPC to assist local governments in the implementation of this Act by providing outreach, education, and resources related to the implementation of this Act. These provisions will ensure that local governments are working toward adopting the required ordinances within the required timeframe and will assure local governments that OSPC and DSHA will provide outreach, education, and assistance with its implementation.