A bill for an act relating to the issuance of bonds by school districts by limiting the amount offered for sale.
HF 221 limits school districts' bond issuances for capital projects approved after July 1, 2025, to 80% of the project's total cost. This means districts must cover the remaining 20% of project expenses through non-bond funding sources, such as existing reserves or other revenue streams. The bill directly affects school districts planning new construction or major improvements, requiring them to secure alternative funding for a portion of project costs rather than relying solely on bond sales. It applies specifically to projects where voter approval occurs after the specified date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Feb 27, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 26, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/27/2025 8:30AM House Lounge 2.
legislature
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Shipley, Gjerde and Hayes.
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Education.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Josh Meggers
RRepublican
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