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MO HJR25

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/17/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joe Aull

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to article VI, section 26(b) for consideration at the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2012 or at a special election called by the governor

  • Increases the maximum bonded indebtedness limit for school districts from 15 percent to 20 percent of the value of taxable tangible property in 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 for bond elections held on general municipal election day, primary elections, or general elections, and two-thirds approval for all other elections

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment raising the allowable level of bonded indebtedness for a school district from 15% to 20% of the value of taxable tangible property in the district

Last Action

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)

4/12/2011

Committee Referrals

Elementary And Secondary Education4/12/2011

Full Bill Text

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