SF 82 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to elections for bonds issued by a school district in anticipation of revenue.

SF 82 requires school districts in Iowa to hold a voter election for bonds issued in anticipation of revenue if the amount is $5 million or more, changing current law where elections were only required upon receiving a petition. It mandates that such bonds must receive approval from at least 60% of voters casting ballots on the issue, rather than a simple majority. The bill also specifies notice requirements for public hearings (10-20 days prior) and applies to bonds tied to the SAVE fund. This directly affects school districts planning large bond issuances, ensuring voter approval is mandatory for these significant financial decisions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 4, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Jan 31, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/04/2025 3:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.
legislature
Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Salmon, Campbell, and Staed.
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Education.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Sandy Salmon
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