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ND SCR4020

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Doug Larsen

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Origin

Senate

68th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 2 of Article VIII of the North Dakota Constitution to prohibit the legislature from authorizing or requiring school districts to levy property taxes for educational costs per student in primary and secondary schools
  • Maintains existing constitutional requirement for a uniform system of free public schools throughout the state from primary through higher education
  • Preserves legislative authority to authorize tuition, fees, and service charges for public higher education financing
  • Requires voter approval at the 2024 general election in accordance with Article IV, Section 16 of the North Dakota Constitution
  • Becomes effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2027, if approved by voters

Legislative Description

Funding of public school primary and secondary education.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 15 nays 30

3/14/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation2/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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