Senate Bill 197 Summary

• Changes petition signature requirement from the lesser of 100 persons or 5% of registered voters to 10% of registered voters for controlled projects requiring referendum or remonstrance processes.

• Applies to controlled projects including school buildings (elementary/middle schools up to $10 million, high schools up to $20 million) and other projects up to $12 million or 1% of assessed property value.

• Retains eligibility for petition signers as either real property owners or registered voters within the political subdivision.

• Effective date: July 1, 2010.