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MO HJR66

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Sue Schoemehl

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 26(b) of article VI of the Missouri Constitution relating to school district bond elections
  • Allows school districts to become indebted up to 15 percent of taxable tangible property value through voter approval
  • Changes the voting requirement for school district bond elections to a simple majority at general municipal election day or general elections, instead of the four-sevenths or two-thirds majorities required for other political subdivisions
  • Maintains four-sevenths vote requirement for school district bond elections at primary elections and two-thirds requirement at all other elections
  • Scheduled for voter approval 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 allowing a simple majority approval for school district bond issues at certain elections

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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