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KS SB165
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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School district bond issuance elections and tax levy approval elections must be held only on primary or general election dates, eliminating the option for special elections called specifically for these purposes
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School districts are limited to one bond election per calendar year, removing the previous restriction that prohibited special bond elections within 60 days of general elections or board member elections
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Referendums on teacherage acquisitions (teacher housing) and local option budget increases above the statewide average must now occur at general elections rather than special elections called for that purpose
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Capital outlay tax levy questions triggered by petition must be submitted to voters at a general election, not a special election
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Municipal tax levy questions for general improvements must be submitted at general elections when the municipality is a school district, though other municipalities retain the option for special elections
Legislative Description
Requiring school district bond elections and other tax levy question submitted elections be held only on primary or general election dates and only permitting one such bond election to be conducted each calendar year.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Education
2/4/2025