Relating to the text of ballot propositions on the issuance of debt obligations.
HB 2926 requires ballot propositions for debt obligations that increase property taxes to include the specific statement "THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE." The bill applies only to elections held on or after September 1, 2025, directly affecting voters who see these ballot measures. It changes the required wording on ballots but does not alter tax rates or debt issuance rules.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
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Mar 19, 2025
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Carl Tepper
RRepublican
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