The bill aims to eliminate the expiration date of the interagency, multijurisdictional system improvement team, known as SYNC, which was initially established to enhance coordination among state infrastructure programs. The team, comprising representatives from various state departments, is tasked with identifying and implementing system improvements that maximize state investments, minimize costs, and ensure long-term resilience for communities. The bill also mandates that the team submit a biennial report to the legislature starting November 1, 2026, detailing funded projects, coordination efforts with other grant programs, and regional planning activities.
Key changes in the bill include the removal of the sunset provision that would have dissolved the team on June 30, 2025, and the establishment of a new reporting timeline. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining SYNC's coordination efforts to address the infrastructure needs of distressed and rural communities, as well as emerging environmental challenges. Additionally, it reinforces the team's focus on achieving designated outcomes within existing program structures while utilizing lean practices for efficiency.