An Act ensuring consistent reimbursement of PILOT funding

This bill (HD 285) ensures cities and towns with state-owned land receive consistent reimbursement payments. It directly affects municipalities that receive PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) funds from the state for state-owned properties. The key provision sets a minimum reimbursement amount: if the acreage of state-owned land in a city or town stays the same or increases from the previous year, the state cannot reduce the reimbursement below the prior year's level. This creates a floor to prevent cuts to local funding when state land holdings remain stable or grow. The bill amends existing statutes to implement this guarantee.