IN SB0027

Allows public officials to advocate for or against local government debt issuance petitions, remonstrances, or referendums during speeches in normal business hours without it being considered use of public funds

Permits students to use school equipment and facilities to report or editorialize on debt petitions, remonstrances, and referendums in student newspapers or broadcasts

Maintains existing prohibitions on political subdivisions using public resources, facilities, or employees during work hours to promote positions on debt-related petitions or public questions

Continues Class A infraction penalties for contractors, architects, engineers, and financial advisers who spend money promoting positions on debt referendums

Effective date of July 1, 2011