SCHOOL FUNDING REFERENDUM ACT
Summary
Creates the School Funding Crisis Referendum Act. Requires a statewide advisory referendum at the 2008 general election. Sets forth questions concerning (i) the use of State revenues from any expansion of gaming for the funding of special education, school construction, and school transportation, without decreasing other State funding for those education needs, and (ii) an accompanying reduction of real property taxes at a rate of 50 cents per dollar of revenue. Repeals the Act December 31, 2010. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2007
Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 13, 2009
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 7, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Louis S. Viverito
DDemocratic
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