HB 5203: Capitol Center
GENERAL BILL by State Administration Budget Subcommittee ; Lopez, V.
Capitol Center; Provides that Governor, Cabinet officers, & Legislature are permanent tenants of Capital Complex; prohibits certain space from being reduced or moved without express consent of tenants; provides Legislature with first right of refusal if additional vacant space becomes available; requires DMS to coordinate with & receive approval of certain tenants before planning or scheduling certain projects; requires department to consider Legislature's schedule, time constraints, & needs for projects that impact certain space; authorizes President of Senate & Speaker of House of Representatives to take certain actions in relation to certain spaces without approval by department; provides that President of Senate & Speaker of House of Representatives have direct control over utilities for certain spaces; requires department to consult with & receive approval from President of Senate or Speaker of House of Representatives, as appropriate, before including certain projects in specified report; requires department to solicit feedback on development of certain state-owned property from all permanent tenants of Capitol Center; prohibits certain parking spaces from being reduced or reassigned without express consent of Legislature; provides Legislature with first right of refusal if additional parking spaces become available.
Last Action: 4/3/2025 House - Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/9/2025)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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3/27/2025 | House |
• Filed • Referred to Budget Committee • Now in Budget Committee • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
3/31/2025 | House |
• Added to Budget Committee agenda |
4/2/2025 | House |
• Favorable by Budget Committee • Reported out of Budget Committee • Bill released to House Calendar • Added to Second Reading Calendar |
4/3/2025 | House |
• Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/9/2025) |