Bill No. 717 amends the existing statutes governing the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District by expanding its boundaries and updating the zoning authority of the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission. Specifically, the bill changes the boundary description by replacing "Thirtieth" with "Fiftieth" Street in the legal description of the district. Additionally, it clarifies the Commission's exclusive authority over zoning and regulation for properties designated as commercial, public district, or health center within the district, ensuring that no other planning or zoning commission in the state can exert authority over these properties.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the Commission must approve the location and design of any improvements on properties zoned for commercial, public district, or health center use. The definition of "improvements" is also refined to include various types of construction while excluding existing municipal streets and utility services, except when they serve state buildings or are located on state land. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.