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Relating to elections for bonds issued by a school district in anticipation of revenue
Sponsored by Sen. Sandy Salmon (R)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2025
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary If a school district wants to borrow $5 million or more using certain education funds, they must now ask voters for permission first. Under the current rules, these types of loans only go to a vote if citizens specifically request it through a petition. This new law also requires a majority of voters to approve the loan before the district can move forward.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to elections for bonds issued by a school district in anticipation of revenues from the secure an advanced vision for education (SAVE) fund. bonds to the voters of the school district prior to issuing the bond if the bond is for the amount of $5 million or more. Under current law, such bonds are only subject to an election upon the receipt of a petition requesting that the question of the bond be submitted to the voters of the school district. The bill also requires all such bonds submitted to voters to receive the approval of percent of the voters voting on the question of the issuance of the bond. 5.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 28, 2025. On February 4, 2025 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 4, 2025 (1) · on the Legislature’s site