SB85 requires school districts to hold an election before imposing a new excess tax levy, rather than allowing the school board to approve it with just a two-thirds vote. The bill also makes clear that school districts must notify taxpayers about any new or increased excess tax levy through published announcements before the tax takes effect, giving residents a chance to weigh in on whether the district should raise additional property taxes.
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House of Representatives Intent to reconsider H.J. 228
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 39. H.J. 227
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 7.
Education Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Education H.J. 182
First Reading House H.J. 150
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 20, NAYS 14. S.J. 114
Education Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 3
Education Motion to amend S.J. 3
Education Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 34
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Dist. HD-013
Sue Lucas-Peterson
Prime sponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-013
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Dist. HD-006
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Dist. HD-003
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Dist. HD-010
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-003
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Dist. HD-034
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Dist. SD-029
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-002
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-025
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-009
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-016
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-018
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-025
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. SD-034
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-026
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-029
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