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ID H0244
Bill
Status
3/29/2013
Primary Sponsor
Revenue and Taxation Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 31-1413 to add an exception to fire protection district consolidation procedures when the higher levy rate exceeds the lowest levy rate by more than 3 percent, requiring compliance with Section 31-1423(2)(b).
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Consolidating fire protection districts must apply Section 63-802 budget provisions as if the higher-levy district had annexed the lower-levy district(s), and receive accumulated foregone increases from all former districts.
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When a consolidated district's higher levy rate exceeds the lowest levy rate by more than 3 percent, commissioners must recommend a levy rate between the highest and lowest rates that is sufficient to maintain the new consolidated district.
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If the recommended levy rate exceeds the lowest current district levy rate by more than 3 percent, an election must be held where electors vote on both the recommended levy rate and the proposed consolidation.
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Election ballots must include the recommended levy rate and the percentage change from each district's previous year levy rate, in addition to standard consolidation language.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to fire protection districts to provide for an exception and to provide for application of law; to establish provisions relating to circumstances in which a higher levy exceeds the lowest levy in a proposed district consolidation, to provide for a public hearing, to provide for an election and to provide for a question.
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 29, 2013 Session Law Chapter 185 Effective: 07/01/13
3/29/2013