House Bill 215, also known as Senate Bill 486, proposes an appropriation of $25,000,000 for the planning and construction of a new parking garage designated for legislative employees. This garage is to be built on the north side of the Cordell Hull Building and will provide at least 400 parking spaces exclusively for the use of legislative staff. The funding is allocated for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025.
The bill emphasizes the importance of this new facility for legislative employees, ensuring they have adequate parking resources. It is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, highlighting the urgency of the project for the public welfare.