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MS SB2533

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-59-17 to change the vote threshold for school bond issuance from three-fifths to a simple majority of qualified electors voting in the election.

  • Amends Section 37-59-105 to change the vote threshold for school district indebtedness (negotiable notes or certificates) from three-fifths to a simple majority of qualified electors voting in the election.

  • School boards must issue approved bonds within two years of the election or within two years after litigation resolution, as deemed appropriate.

  • Effective July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

School bonds; change threshold for issuance from 3/5 vote of qualified electors to majority vote.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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