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MO HJR65

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Chris Molendorp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to modify section 26(b) of article VI regarding school district bonded indebtedness limits

  • Raises the maximum bonded indebtedness for school districts from 15 percent to 20 percent of the value of taxable tangible property within the district

  • Maintains the existing 5 percent bonded indebtedness limit for counties, cities, incorporated towns, villages, and other political subdivisions

  • Requires four-sevenths voter approval at general municipal, primary, or general elections, and two-thirds approval at all other elections to incur bonded debt

  • Scheduled for submission to qualified Missouri voters at the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2010, or at a special election called by the governor

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment raising the allowable level of bonded indebtedness for school districts

Last Action

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Elementary And Secondary Education5/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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