Senate Bill 2796 Summary

• Mandates counties hold elections before issuing bonds for purposes enumerated in Sections 19-9-1 and 19-9-3, with notice published weekly for three consecutive weeks beginning at least 21 days before the election.

• Requires municipalities to hold elections before issuing bonds for purposes in Section 21-33-301, following the same notice and publication requirements as counties.

• Mandates counties hold elections requiring three-fifths voter approval before borrowing funds or incurring debt for operating expenses, with notice and election procedures specified in detail.

• Mandates municipalities hold elections requiring three-fifths voter approval before borrowing funds or incurring debt for operating expenses, with identical notice and election procedures as counties.

• Requires submission to the U.S. Attorney General or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, with the act taking effect upon approval under that statute.