❌ HB445
Regards regional councils of govt and metropolitan planning orgs
Summary
The bill amends sections related to regional councils of government and metropolitan planning organizations, establishing membership criteria, representation rules, and governance structures. It allows counties to request redesignation into different metropolitan planning organizations and prohibits organizations from adopting policies more stringent than state or federal standards. The bill also mandates public records regarding council membership and requires notification to the auditor of state before any official action.
Rationale
The bill involves increased government structure and oversight regarding regional planning, which may conflict with Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and individual autonomy. Both LP and LPO platforms emphasize limited government and free markets, and the bill's provisions could be seen as expanding governmental control over local governance.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over local governance
- Potential for cronyism in regional planning
- Restrictions on local autonomy