This bill requires South Dakota school districts to hold a public election before issuing capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts that exceed $50,000 in total future payments. Previously, school boards could approve these financial obligations after just a public hearing; now they must get voter approval for larger projects. The change gives taxpayers a direct say in major school district financial commitments.
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Senate Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 16, NAYS 18. S.J. 362
Education Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.
Education Motion to amend
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 179
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-018
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