Constitutional amendment to authorize suits against political subdivisions for increasing fiscal year spending beyond a limit based on inflation and population change unless approved by voters at a general election
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow individuals to sue political subdivisions, such as cities or counties, if they increase their spending beyond a specific limit without voter approval. The spending limit is calculated based on the rate of inflation plus the percentage change in the subdivision's population from the previous year. To prevent such increases, the amendment requires that any spending above this threshold must be approved by voters at a November general election. If the amendment passes, it creates a legal mechanism for citizens to challenge unauthorized spending hikes in court.
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 29, 2024
Last action Aug 20, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024
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Referred to Revenue Committee
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Jul 29, 2024
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legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Julie Slama
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