Enacts provisions governing local tax ballot questions submitted by political subdivisions
HB 2356 requires local governments (political subdivisions) to use clear, non-misleading language on ballot questions about tax increases, bond issuances, or debt. It bans terms like "no-tax-increase bond issue" and mandates three specific disclosures: whether the question affects current tax rates, the estimated dollar impact on a typical home (calculated by the county assessor), and that bond debt is a taxpayer obligation. Before certification, local governments must submit proposed ballot language to the state auditor for review within 30 days, with noncompliant language barred from the ballot until the next general election cycle. The bill adds these requirements to existing ballot rules, aiming to improve voter transparency on financial impacts.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 10, 2025
Last action Jan 8, 2026
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Referred: Elections(H)
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Dec 10, 2025
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Tricia Byrnes
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