Extend the use of funding for lead-in-schools appropriated in 2023
HB 234 extends the period for using funds previously appropriated in 2023 for projects addressing lead in schools. The bill reappropriates specific funds, originally allocated under Section 5, Chapter 763, Laws of 2023, subsection (10). This ensures the appropriations remain available for their original purpose until they are fully spent or the related capital improvement projects are completed. This measure allows schools to continue utilizing these funds for lead remediation efforts without a set expiration date.
The bill was reformatted from a draft version to an enrolled, signed version, adding official signatures and certification. The core policy content remains unchanged, authorizing the reappropriation of funds for capital improvement projects until they are fully spent or completed.
TECHNICAL
The document was updated from a draft bill to an enrolled bill, including signatures from the House Speaker, Senate President, and Chief Clerk to signify official passage and approval.
HB0234_2(14).pdf→HB0234_2(15).pdf·2 edits
MINOR
This bill version updates the formatting and numbering of the legislative text to match standard enrolled bill conventions. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new condition to the funding provision, requiring that reappropriated funds be used until they are fully expended or the project is completed. The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill continues to authorize reappropriations for capital improvement projects under the same conditions.
FISCAL
Added a requirement that reappropriated funds must be used until fully expended or the project is completed.
TECHNICAL
Updated formatting, bill numbering, and layout to conform to standard enrolled bill structure.
HB0234_2(13).pdf→HB0234_2(14).pdf·4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was formally enrolled and approved, transitioning from a draft version to an official legislative text. The substantive policy content regarding the reappropriation of funds for capital improvement projects remains unchanged, though minor formatting adjustments were made to the header and section numbering.
TECHNICAL
The document status changed from a draft 'Authorized Print Version' to an official 'Enrolled Bill,' indicating it has been signed into law.
Minor formatting adjustments were made to the bill title and sponsor list, removing extra spacing and standardizing the layout.
The text of Section 1, which authorizes the reappropriation of funds for projects ending June 30, 2027, was reformatted but the legal meaning and requirements remain identical.
Enrollment certification signatures for the House Chief Clerk, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate were added to confirm the bill's final passage.
HB0234_1(13).pdf→HB0234_2(12).pdf·3 edits
MINOR
The bill text was reorganized and reformatted, moving the effective date section to appear before the capital improvement provisions. A significant addition clarifies that reappropriated funds for capital projects must remain available until fully spent or the project is finished, specifically for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. These changes ensure long-term funding stability for ongoing projects and streamline the document structure.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding capital improvement funding remains the same, but the applicability of the reappropriation rule is now explicitly tied to the biennium ending June 30, 2027.
FISCAL
Added a specific time frame (biennium ending June 30, 2027) to the reappropriation of capital improvement funds.
TECHNICAL
Reordered sections to place the effective date before the capital improvement provisions and adjusted line numbering.
Removed redundant or placeholder text and consolidated the 'END' marker.
HB0234_2(11).pdf→HB0234_1(11).pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from HB 234.2 to HB 234.1 and the year 2025 was removed from the header. A significant change was made to the reappropriation of funds for capital improvement projects, removing the specific reference to the 'biennium ending June 30, 2027.' This adjustment broadens the scope of the funding provision by eliminating a fixed end date, allowing funds to remain available for their original purpose until fully spent or the project is finished, regardless of the current legislative cycle.
Scope change
The scope of the funding provision was expanded by removing a specific time limit (the biennium ending June 30, 2027), ensuring funds remain available until the project is complete or money is exhausted.
FISCAL
Removed the specific deadline 'for the biennium ending June 30, 2027' from the reappropriation clause, allowing funds to be used until fully expended or the project is completed without a fixed expiration date.
TECHNICAL
Changed the bill number from HB 234.2 to HB 234.1 and removed the year 2025 from the header text.
HB0234_1(10).pdf→HB0234_2(11).pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill text was reformatted to align with a new numbering sequence (HB0234.2 instead of HB 234.1) and a revised year header. A significant substantive change was made to the reappropriation clause, which now explicitly specifies a new end date of June 30, 2027, for the funds, replacing the previous open-ended language. The effective date section remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the duration of funding for capital improvement projects was extended to a fixed end date of June 30, 2027.
FISCAL
The reappropriation of funds for capital improvement projects was updated to specify that the funds must be used until fully expended or the project is completed by the end of the biennium ending June 30, 2027.
TECHNICAL
The bill title and header were updated to reflect a new version number (HB0234.2) and a revised year designation.
HB0234_2(10).pdf→HB0234_1(9).pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill text was renumbered to reflect a new version (HB 234.1), and the language regarding the reappropriation of capital improvement funds was simplified by removing a specific reference to the 'biennium ending June 30, 2027'. This change clarifies that funds can be reused for their original purpose until exhausted or the project finishes, without tying the timeline to a specific legislative period.
TECHNICAL
The bill version number was updated from HB0234.2 to HB 234.1, and page numbering was adjusted accordingly.
FISCAL
The specific timeframe for reappropriating capital improvement funds was removed, changing the text from 'for the biennium ending June 30, 2027' to a general rule that funds remain available until fully spent or the project is completed.
HB0234_1(8).pdf→HB0234_2(10).pdf·3 edits
MINOR
The bill includes minor formatting adjustments to the header and a significant addition to the funding section. The most important change extends the reappropriation of funds for capital improvement projects to cover the biennium ending June 30, 2027, ensuring money can be used for the original project purpose for a longer period.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding fund usage was expanded by adding a specific future date to the reappropriation clause.
FISCAL
The reappropriation of funds for capital improvement projects was updated to explicitly cover the biennium ending June 30, 2027, allowing funds to remain available for the original project purpose for an extended period.
TECHNICAL
A new line was inserted at the top of the document to clarify the legislative session year as 2025.
The page number and version identifier at the bottom of the document were removed, likely due to formatting differences between the two versions.
HB0234_2(9).pdf→HB0234_1(8).pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill text was renumbered to reflect a new version (HB 234.1) and the header year was updated to 2025. A significant substantive change was made to the capital improvement project section, removing a specific reference to a 'biennium ending June 30, 2027' and simplifying the language regarding the reappropriation of funds until they are fully spent or the project is finished.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding capital improvement projects was narrowed by removing a specific time-bound reference to a 2027 deadline, making the funding reappropriation clause more general.
FISCAL
Removed the specific reference to 'the biennium ending June 30, 2027' from the capital improvement project funding section, simplifying the rule for reappropriating funds.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill header to reflect the 69th Legislature in 2025 and changed the bill identifier from HB0234.2 to HB 234.1.
HB0234_1(7).pdf→HB0234_2(8).pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from HB 234.1 to HB0234.2 and the header date was simplified. The most significant change is a modification to the reappropriation of funds for capital improvement projects, which now explicitly limits the reappropriation period to the biennium ending June 30, 2027, ensuring funds are used within a specific timeframe.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the duration of fund availability for capital projects was narrowed by adding a specific end date.
FISCAL
Added a specific deadline of June 30, 2027, to the reappropriation of funds for capital improvement projects, preventing indefinite use of these funds.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill number from HB 234.1 to HB0234.2 and simplified the header date format.
HB0234_2(7).pdf→HB0234_1(7).pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from HB 234.2 to HB 234.1, likely reflecting a revision or new version of the legislation. A key substantive change involves the reappropriation of funds for capital improvement projects; the text was simplified to remove a specific reference to a 'biennium ending June 30, 2027,' broadening the language to apply until funds are fully expended or the project is completed without that specific time constraint.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on capital improvement projects and effective dates, but the funding timeline for reappropriation was broadened by removing a specific biennium deadline.
FISCAL
Removed a specific deadline reference ('for the biennium ending June 30, 2027') from the clause regarding the reappropriation of capital improvement funds, allowing funds to remain available until fully expended or the project is finished regardless of that specific timeframe.
TECHNICAL
The bill title was updated from 'HB0234.2' to 'HB 234.1', indicating a revision or new version number.
HB0234_1(6).pdf→HB0234_2(7).pdf·3 edits
MINOR
The bill includes minor formatting adjustments to the header and page numbers. The most significant substantive change is the insertion of a specific date range ('FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027') into the section regarding capital improvement projects, clarifying the time period for which funds can be reappropriated. This ensures the funding timeline is explicitly defined for the current legislative cycle.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding capital improvement funding is clarified by specifying the applicable biennium, though the overall authority to reappropriate funds remains unchanged.
TIMELINE
Added the specific timeframe 'FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027' to the capital improvement project funding section to define when reappropriated funds are valid.
TECHNICAL
Adjusted the document header to change 'HB 234.1' to 'HB0234.2' and updated the year label format.
Removed a line containing only a hyphen and the page number '1' from the footer area.
HB0234_2(6).pdf→HB0234_1(6).pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from HB 234.2 to HB 234.1, likely reflecting a version update or a change in the legislative session's numbering sequence. The substantive text regarding capital improvement projects was simplified by removing a specific reference to the 'biennium ending June 30, 2027,' making the reappropriation of funds more general and less tied to a specific fiscal period. The effective date and other sections remain unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the reappropriation of capital improvement funds was broadened slightly by removing a specific fiscal year constraint, allowing the funds to be reused until fully spent regardless of the original biennium's end date.
FISCAL
Removed a specific reference to the 'biennium ending June 30, 2027' from the capital improvement project reappropriation clause, generalizing the condition under which funds can be reused.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill's identifier from HB 234.2 to HB 234.1 and adjusted the page numbering in the header and footer.
HB0234_1(5).pdf→HB0234_2.pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill underwent minor formatting adjustments to align the header with standard legislative styles and corrected a line break in the text regarding capital improvement projects. The core policy content, including funding allocations and the effective date, remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
The header was updated to remove the version number and adjust the layout for consistency with the 69th Legislature format.
A line break was inserted in the text describing the reappropriation of funds for capital improvement projects to improve readability.
LC0566.pdf→HB0234_1.pdf·2 edits
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from LC 566 to HB 234 and the sponsor list was updated to reflect the current legislative sponsors. The substantive text of the bill, which authorizes the reappropriation of funds for capital improvement projects, remains unchanged.
Scope change
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TECHNICAL
Bill number changed from LC 566 to HB 234.
Sponsor names were updated to include P. Tuss, J. Ellis, L. Deming, B. Barker, C. Keogh, G. Nikolakakos, M. Romano, and M. Thane.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 28, 2025 · House Jan 29, 2025
How they voted
46–2
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 50
Mar 28, 2025
D
Democratic18
16 Yea2
88% Yea
R
Republican32
30 Yea2 Nay
93% Yea
Your representatives
Vote distribution
All YeaAll NayMixedNo data
97–3
Passed
Total votes 100
Jan 29, 2025
D
Democratic42
42 Yea
100% Yea
R
Republican58
55 Yea3 Nay
94% Yea
Your representatives
Vote distribution
All YeaAll NayMixedNo data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
41
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Apr 18, 2025
Became-Law
Chapter Number Assigned
legislature
Apr 17, 2025
Signed into law
(H) Signed by Governor
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Executive-Receipt
(H) Transmitted to Governor
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Signed by President
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 30, 2025
Other
(H) Returned from Enrolling
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (46-2-2)
senate
Mar 28, 2025
Other
(H) Sent to Enrolling
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Reading-3
(S) 3rd Reading
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Reading-3
(S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Reading-2
(S) 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Reading-2
(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Finance and Claims
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Finance and Claims
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Other
(S) Hearing - (S) Finance and Claims
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Finance and Claims
