Limit ability to reallocate certain school property tax millage
What changed between versions
Modified the tax reduction calculation process in Section 319.301 to include fixed-sum levies when determining a school district's millage floor, changing how property tax reductions are applied.
Added new definitions for 'carryover property,' 'effective tax rate,' and 'taxes charged and payable' to clarify how property tax calculations should be performed.
Modified enforcement provisions in Section 323.32 to clarify how railroad bankruptcy claim payments should be distributed to taxing districts and updated procedures for note exchanges and bond issuances.
Added new sections 5705.195, 5705.196, and 5705.197 to provide detailed procedures for fixed-sum levy elections, ballot language, and implementation timelines.
Modified Section 5709.92 to update calculations for school district funding allocations, including adjustments for fixed-sum levy losses and capacity quintile thresholds.
Modified effective dates and certification timelines, with certain provisions applying to tax year 2026 and subsequent years, and updated election submission deadlines.