Ridgeside - Subject to local approval, repeals and replaces in its entirety the city's private act charter. - Amends Chapter 615 of the Private Acts of 1931; as amended.
SB 1462 replaces the entire governing charter of the City of Ridgeside with a new, updated document. It establishes the city's corporate name, reaffirms its boundaries (with technical updates to the boundary description), and grants the city specific governing powers. Key provisions include authority to levy taxes, issue bonds, acquire property, exercise eminent domain, and grant exclusive franchises for public utilities for up to 25 years. This bill directly affects Ridgeside's city government and its residents by defining how the city is structured and operates under its new charter.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Jun 4, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 21, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 21, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-0)
senate
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bo Watson
RRepublican
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