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MN HF3798

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bianca Virnig

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Removes the option for school districts to use modified ballot language stating voters are "renewing" or "extending" an existing referendum when renewing capital project levies or operating referendums at the same rate

  • Eliminates the exemption that allowed school districts to exclude the mandatory notice "BY VOTING 'YES' ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE" from certain referendum ballots

  • Removes school districts from the list of local governmental subdivisions exempt from the property tax increase ballot notice requirement under section 275.60

  • Deletes the exemption for school district bond elections where debt service payments come entirely from capital fund transfers to the debt service fund

  • Effective September 1, 2025, and applies to elections held on or after that date

Legislative Description

Ballot language relating to school district referenda amended.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections Finance and Government Operations2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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