Requires public question to allow fire district to raise amounts that exceed permissible property tax levy increase to be submitted at general election.

S 2972 requires fire districts to seek voter approval for property tax increases exceeding the allowable limit through a public question submitted at general elections, rather than at separate annual fire district elections. Currently, fire districts hold annual elections on the third Saturday in February where voters can approve such tax increases. Under this bill, only fire districts that hold their annual election at the time of the general election may submit such public questions. The board of fire commissioners must notify the county or municipal clerk at least 60 days before the general election if they need to conduct such a referendum. This change aims to increase voter participation by aligning these tax increase votes with higher-turnout general elections.