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MN HF3798
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bianca Virnig
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Removes school districts from the list of local governmental subdivisions exempt from the property tax increase ballot notice requirement under section 275.60
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Deletes the exemption for school district bond elections where debt service payments come entirely from capital fund transfers to the debt service fund
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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